The Lure of the Footlights (1923)
Sir William's daughter Polly and the forest warden’s son George are best friends and quite inseparable. As they mature beyond the carefree days of childhood, their disparity in rank and status looms larger between them, and George puts aside his dreams of sharing the rest of his life with Polly. Instead, he meets a dancer, Stella, who moves with him when he himself is employed as a forest warden at Carlton Manor, the count’s estate. The solitude of the forest is a far cry from the bright lights and gaudy spectacle of the theatre, and when Stella meets some acquaintances from her old life, she is torn between who she really is and who her loved one thinks she should be. At the same time, Polly discovers that her feelings for George are more than friendly. (stumfilm.dk)
Cast
- Philip Bech - Sir William Carlton of Carlton Manor
- Else Nielsen - Lady Polly, Sir William's daughter (as child)
- Grethe Rygaard - Lady Polly, Sir William's daughter (as grown-up)
- Martin Herzberg - George Rogers (as child)
- Aage Fønss - George Rogers (as grown-up)
- Clara Schønfeld - George's mother
- Karina Bell - Stella Mignon
- Peter Malberg - Sir Allan Bryant
- Torben Meyer
- Peter Nielsen - Colonel Stuart
Screenplay
Keywords
dancer, childhood friends
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lure of the Footlights about?
- Sir William's daughter Polly and the forest warden’s son George are best friends and quite inseparable. As they mature beyond the carefree days of childhood, their disparity in rank and status looms larger between them, and George puts aside his dreams of sharing the rest of his life with Polly. Instead, he meets a dancer, Stella, who moves with him when he himself is employed as a forest warden at Carlton Manor, the count’s estate. The solitude of the forest is a far cry from the bright lights and gaudy spectacle of the theatre, and when Stella meets some acquaintances from her old life, she is torn between who she really is and who her loved one thinks she should be. At the same time, Polly discovers that her feelings for George are more than friendly. (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Lure of the Footlights?
- The Lure of the Footlights was directed by A.W. Sandberg.
- Who stars in The Lure of the Footlights?
- The Lure of the Footlights stars Philip Bech, Else Nielsen, Grethe Rygaard, Martin Herzberg, Aage Fønss, Clara Schønfeld.
- How long is The Lure of the Footlights?
- The Lure of the Footlights has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Lure of the Footlights?
- The Lure of the Footlights is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lure of the Footlights produced?
- The Lure of the Footlights was produced in Denmark.