Painted People (1924)
Ellie Byrne and Don Lane, chums, living in the poor section of a factory town, go away to make their fortunes. Ellie wishes to become a lady so that she can marry Preston Dutton, a society chap, and Don becoming infatuated with Stephanie Parrish, daughter of a wealthy man. Ellie becomes a leading actress and Don the author of her first play. Ellie refuses Dutton’s suit when she learns he is after her money, and Stephanie returns Don’s engagement ring. Ellie and Don go back to the factory town disillusioned. They realize that they love each other and in reality had not bettered themselves for someone else but for each other. A lost film.
Director: Clarence G. Badger
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 28, 1924
Cast
- Colleen Moore - Ellie Byrne
- Ben Lyon - Don Lane
- Charlotte Merriam - Stephanie Parrish
- Joseph Striker - Preston Dutton
- Charles Murray - Tom Byrne
- Russell Simpson - Fred Lane
- Mary Alden - Mrs. Bryne
- Mary Carr - Mrs. Lane
- Sam De Grasse - Henry Parrish
- June Elvidge - Mrs. Dutton
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rudolph J. Bergquist
Editing: George McGuire
Production: John McCormick Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Clarence G. Badger
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Painted People about?
- Ellie Byrne and Don Lane, chums, living in the poor section of a factory town, go away to make their fortunes. Ellie wishes to become a lady so that she can marry Preston Dutton, a society chap, and Don becoming infatuated with Stephanie Parrish, daughter of a wealthy man. Ellie becomes a leading actress and Don the author of her first play. Ellie refuses Dutton’s suit when she learns he is after her money, and Stephanie returns Don’s engagement ring. Ellie and Don go back to the factory town disillusioned. They realize that they love each other and in reality had not bettered themselves for someone else but for each other. A lost film.
- Who directed Painted People?
- Painted People was directed by Clarence G. Badger.
- Who stars in Painted People?
- Painted People stars Colleen Moore, Ben Lyon, Charlotte Merriam, Joseph Striker, Charles Murray, Russell Simpson.
- How long is Painted People?
- Painted People has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Painted People?
- Painted People is a Comedy film.
- Where was Painted People produced?
- Painted People was produced in United States of America.