The Face on the Barroom Floor (1923)

The Face on the Barroom Floor (1923) poster

As a derelict paints the face of a girl on a barroom floor, the plot is developed in a series of flashbacks: Robert Stevens, an artist engaged to marry Marion, a society girl, becomes charmed with a fisherman's daughter who poses for him. The society girl's brother brings dishonor upon the fisherman's daughter, and when she commits suicide the artist shields the brother. Stevens is blamed by his fiancée, who terminates their engagement. The artist becomes a derelict and is wrongfully imprisoned. Eventually Stevens is exonerated and reunited with Marion.

Director: John Ford
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: George Schneiderman
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: John Ford
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Face on the Barroom Floor about?
As a derelict paints the face of a girl on a barroom floor, the plot is developed in a series of flashbacks: Robert Stevens, an artist engaged to marry Marion, a society girl, becomes charmed with a fisherman's daughter who poses for him. The society girl's brother brings dishonor upon the fisherman's daughter, and when she commits suicide the artist shields the brother. Stevens is blamed by his fiancée, who terminates their engagement. The artist becomes a derelict and is wrongfully imprisoned. Eventually Stevens is exonerated and reunited with Marion.
Who directed The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The Face on the Barroom Floor was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The Face on the Barroom Floor stars Henry B. Walthall, Ruth Clifford, Ralph Emerson, Frederick Sullivan, Alma Bennett, Norval MacGregor.
How long is The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The Face on the Barroom Floor has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The Face on the Barroom Floor is a Drama film.