The Deep Purple

The Deep Purple is a lost 1915 film directed by James Young from a play written by Paul Armstrong and Wilson Mizner. The film stars Clara Kimball Young and Milton Sills, and was remade in 1920 again titled The Deep Purple by director Raoul Walsh. The film is based on a 1910 play, produced on Broadway in 1911 starring Catherine Calvert. This is the first film of actress Esther Ralston, then 13 years old, who has a bit role. Cast Clara Kimball Young - Doris Moore Edward Kimball - Rev. William Moore Milton Sills - William Lake Mae Hopkins - Ruth Lake Mrs. E.M. Kimball - Mrs. Lake William J. Ferguson - 'Pop' Clark Grace Aylesworth - 'Fresno' Kate Fallon Crauford Kent - Harry Leland Frederick Truesdell - Inspector Bruce DeWitt Jennings - Gordon Laylock Walter Craven - Pat Connelly