The Soul of Youth (1920)
AN ORPHAN OF THE STREET IN A DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL!
Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.
Director: William Desmond Taylor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 15, 1920
Cast
- Lewis Sargent - Ed Simpson
- Lila Lee - Vera Hamilton
- Ernest Butterworth Jr. - Mike
- Clyde Fillmore - Robert Hamilton
- Grace Morse - Mrs. Hamilton
- Elizabeth Janes - Ruth Hamilton
- Claude Payton - Pete Morano
- Barbara Gurney - The Mother
- Betty Schade - Maggie
- Jane Keckley - Matron (Mrs. Joye)
Screenplay
Cinematography: James Van Trees
Production: Realart Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: William Desmond Taylor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soul of Youth about?
- Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.
- Who directed The Soul of Youth?
- The Soul of Youth was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
- Who stars in The Soul of Youth?
- The Soul of Youth stars Lewis Sargent, Lila Lee, Ernest Butterworth Jr., Clyde Fillmore, Grace Morse, Elizabeth Janes.
- How long is The Soul of Youth?
- The Soul of Youth has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Soul of Youth?
- The Soul of Youth is a Drama film.
- Where was The Soul of Youth produced?
- The Soul of Youth was produced in United States of America.