The Narrow Path_
Bessie Allen, a girl of the slums, dances in the streets of the Lower East Side of New York to the delight of the crowds. She becomes an orphan when her father, in a drunken stupor, kills her mother, and then himself. Bessie is knocked down by the car of Mrs. Latham, a society matron, who takes an interest in the girl and procures her a job as a dress model.
Starring
Violet Mersereau, Mary Alden, Leonora von Ottinger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Narrow Path was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
Bessie Allen, a girl of the slums, dances in the streets of the Lower East Side of New York to the delight of the crowds. She becomes an orphan when her fath...
The Narrow Path is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (8)
Violet Mersereau
Bessie Allen
Mary Alden
Shirley Martin
Leonora von Ottinger
Bessie's mother
William Welsh
Bessie's father
Joseph W. Girard
John Martin
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Nellie Slattery
Helen Bentley
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Tony Merlo
Joseph Abrams
Clara Beyers
Mrs. Latham
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What is The Narrow Path about?
Bessie Allen, a girl of the slums, dances in the streets of the Lower East Side of New York to the delight of the crowds. She becomes an orphan when her father, in a drunken stupor, kills her mother, and then himself. Bessie is knocked down by the car of Mrs. Latham, a society matron, who takes an interest in the girl and procures her a job as a dress model.
How long is The Narrow Path?
The Narrow Path has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Narrow Path?
The cast of The Narrow Path includes Violet Mersereau, Mary Alden, Leonora von Ottinger, William Welsh, Joseph W. Girard.
GENRES (1)
Drama