The Painted World (1919)
When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
Director: Ralph Ince
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 16, 1919
Cast
- Anita Stewart - Yvette Murree
- Julia Swayne Gordon - Elois Murree
- E.K. Lincoln - Rex
- Harry Northrup - Murree
- Janice Cummings - Elois' Maid
- R.A. Roberts - Manager
Screenplay
- Jacques Futrelle (Story)
- Marguerite Bertsch (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: William S. Adams, William T. Stuart
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Ralph Ince
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Painted World about?
- When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
- Who directed The Painted World?
- The Painted World was directed by Ralph Ince.
- Who stars in The Painted World?
- The Painted World stars Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon, E.K. Lincoln, Harry Northrup, Janice Cummings, R.A. Roberts.
- How long is The Painted World?
- The Painted World has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Painted World?
- The Painted World is a Drama film.
- Where was The Painted World produced?
- The Painted World was produced in United States of America.