A Place in the Sun (1916 film)

A Place in the Sun is a 1916 American silent film directed by Lois Weber and starring Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley, and Myrtle Stedman. It is a drama that explores themes of social class, ambition, and morality. The film, written by Lois Weber herself, tells the story of a young woman who rises above her humble beginnings but faces difficult choices and consequences along the way. Considered one of Weber's most socially conscious films, it offered a commentary on the societal pressures and inequalities of the time. The film's preservation status is currently incomplete, with only fragments known to survive.