Wolves of Society (1915)

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Frank Lloyd | Gretchen Lederer | Marc B. Robbins | Frank Lloyd (Director | Writer)

Rest of cast:

Helen Leslie | Frank Bennett

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“Wolves of Society”

Two-reel Rex release, in which an adventuress and her accomplice form the pivot of the action.

Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.

A Frank Lloyd picture, both as to authorship and production, Wolves of Society, interests as a sample of what one man can accomplish in one picture, playing a triple role, that of author, of actor and of director.

It is a difficult matter to accomplish good results in all three at the same time. The combination is not a cushion-lined affair; in fact, if the view “from the outside looking in” gives an accurate idea of the situation, its ways must lead through torturous paths.

Wolves of Society deals with the story of a plot to gain possession of the wealth of an old millionaire. The role of the adventuress, whose clever wiles lure the old man into a marriage with her, is played by Gretchen Lederly, and Hester Leslie appears as the daughter of Millionaire Mayhew. Frank Bennett plays the lover and Frank Lloyd is seen as the accomplice of Paula, the adventuress. The honors of the play, so far as the action is concerned, fall unquestionably to Mr. Robbins [Marc B. Robbins], who plays the role of Millionaire Mayhew. His work is finished and is a truly pleasurable exhibition of the dramatic art.

The story of a former and younger victim of the adventuress has been rather cleverly told by means of double exposure. The story as presented in the picture is not always well connected, and the photographic work is not exactly up to the standard. Nevertheless, the production as a whole will satisfy the average motion picture audience.

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Scene from Wolves of Society (Rex)

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Collection: Moving Picture World, January 1915