Salvation Nell (1921 film)

Salvation Nell is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Kenneth S. Webb. The film is based on the play of the same name by Edward Sheldon, which premiered on Broadway in 1908 starring Minnie Maddern Fiske.

The story revolves around Nell Saunders, a young woman living in the slums who is struggling with poverty and addiction. She finds solace and redemption through the Salvation Army and its teachings, leading her to attempt to reform her life and escape her environment.

The film adaptation stars Pauline Starke as Nell. The narrative explores themes of poverty, addiction, redemption, and the social impact of religious organizations like the Salvation Army. Although the original play was a significant success, reception of the film is less well-documented, but it is understood to have been a moderately successful cinematic adaptation of a well-known stage play. The film is now considered a lost film, meaning that no known copies of the complete movie exist.