The Silence of Dean Maitland

The Silence of Dean Maitland is a 1914 Australian silent film directed by Raymond Longford. It is an adaptation of the 1886 novel of the same name by Maxwell Gray which was later filmed by Ken G. Hall in 1934. It is considered a lost film. Plot The Reverend Dean Maitland (Harry Thomas) falls for Alma Lee (Nellie Brooks) and impregnates her, despite being engaged to another woman. Alma's father attacks Maitland and Maitland accidentally kills him in the struggle. His best friend, Dr Henry Everard (Arthur Shirley) is convicted of the crime and sentenced to twenty years in gaol. When Everard is released he comes to Maitland's church. The Dean confesses his guilt publicly and collapses and dies. Cast Harry Thomas as Dean Maitland Gwil Adams as Lilian, Cyril's sister Nellie Brooks as Alma Lee Ada Clyde as Mrs. Lee Jack Goodall Rebe Grey as Marion Maitland Charles Keegan as Cyrill Nellie Kemberman as Cyril's mother Lottie Lyell as Marion Everhard James Martin as Ben Lee Arthur Shirley as Doctor Henry Everard Little Tuppeny /Ellen Blood as Everard Maitland Charles Villiers as Judkins Production The movie was based on a play adaptation of the novel which had last appeared in Sydney in the 1890s. Entirely set in England, it was shot on location in the grounds of Gladesville Mental Asylum in Sydney. Shooting took place over 21 days.