The Painted Madonna (1917)
Dishonored by playboy John Radon, simple country girl Stella Dean flees to the city to hide her shame. Leading a disreputable life she eventually obtains great wealth as a courtesan known as the Black Nightingale. One day she meets Milton Taylor, an artist from her hometown who knew her when she was an innocent, and he asks her to pose as his model of the Madonna. Stella agrees and feels cleansed by the experience, however when Milton discovers Stella's reputation he begins to drink and leaves her, his illusions shattered. Repentant, Stella converts her mansion into a refuge for foundlings and returns to her hometown of Pleasantville reconciling with Milton.
Director: O.A.C. Lund
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 11, 1917
Cast
- Gretchen Hartman - Stella Dean
- Sidney Mason - Milton Taylor
- William Lampe - John Radon
- David Herblin - Frank Osborne
- Albert Tavernier - Rev. Charles Lamb
- Anita Navarro - Helen
- Edith Reeves - Fanny Ben
- Julia Stuart - Annabel Dean
- Lois Scott
Screenplay
- O.A.C. Lund (Scenario Writer)
- George Scarborough (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost in the fox film vault fire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Painted Madonna about?
- Dishonored by playboy John Radon, simple country girl Stella Dean flees to the city to hide her shame. Leading a disreputable life she eventually obtains great wealth as a courtesan known as the Black Nightingale. One day she meets Milton Taylor, an artist from her hometown who knew her when she was an innocent, and he asks her to pose as his model of the Madonna. Stella agrees and feels cleansed by the experience, however when Milton discovers Stella's reputation he begins to drink and leaves her, his illusions shattered. Repentant, Stella converts her mansion into a refuge for foundlings and returns to her hometown of Pleasantville reconciling with Milton.
- Who directed The Painted Madonna?
- The Painted Madonna was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
- Who stars in The Painted Madonna?
- The Painted Madonna stars Gretchen Hartman, Sidney Mason, William Lampe, David Herblin, Albert Tavernier, Anita Navarro.
- How long is The Painted Madonna?
- The Painted Madonna has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Painted Madonna?
- The Painted Madonna is a Drama film.
- Where was The Painted Madonna produced?
- The Painted Madonna was produced in United States of America.