Movie

The Gates of Eden

1916 0h 50m Released

Drama

Evelyn and her boyfriend William Bard are members of a small Shaker community. They rock the community one day when they announce that they want to get married and have children, in direct opposition to the Shaker prohibition against marriage and procreating. The Shakers drive the couple out of town, but before she leaves Evelyn gives birth to a daughter, Eve. Shortly afterward Evelyn dies, and the Shakers inform William that their daughter Eve has died also. William leaves town, but vows to take his revenge on the Shakers, whom he blames for the loss of his family.

Cast

Viola Dana Eve / Evelyn Augustus Phillips Joseph Bob Walker William Bard Edward Earle Rodney Harry Linson Shaker Brother G Grace Stevens Eldress Sarah