The Belle of New York (1919)
An old inventor is robbed of his inventions by an unscrupulous rich man. When the inventor dies, his daughter Violet goes to New York and joins the "Follies," where she is advertised as "The Belle of New York." The rich man's son is infatuated with Violet, and is introduced to her anonymously as Jack. When Violet learns of Jack's identity, she casts him off. He takes to drinking and she joins the Salvation Army. Jack is attacked in an underworld saloon just as Violet enters in Salvation Army attire. She nurses him at his home. When Jack's father discovers with whom Jack is in love, he begs forgiveness for the wrong he did Violet's father.
Director: Julius Steger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 26, 1919
Cast
- Marion Davies - Violet Gray
- Etienne Girardot
- L. Rogers Lytton - Amos Gray
- Franklyn Hanna
- Raymond Bloomer - Jack Bronson
- Christian Rub
- Barbara Sabin - Little Girl
Screenplay
- C.M.S. McLellan (Theatre Play)
- Eugene Walter (Scenario Writer)
Music: Max Winkler
Production: Marion Davies Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Belle of New York about?
- An old inventor is robbed of his inventions by an unscrupulous rich man. When the inventor dies, his daughter Violet goes to New York and joins the "Follies," where she is advertised as "The Belle of New York." The rich man's son is infatuated with Violet, and is introduced to her anonymously as Jack. When Violet learns of Jack's identity, she casts him off. He takes to drinking and she joins the Salvation Army. Jack is attacked in an underworld saloon just as Violet enters in Salvation Army attire. She nurses him at his home. When Jack's father discovers with whom Jack is in love, he begs forgiveness for the wrong he did Violet's father.
- Who directed The Belle of New York?
- The Belle of New York was directed by Julius Steger.
- Who stars in The Belle of New York?
- The Belle of New York stars Marion Davies, Etienne Girardot, L. Rogers Lytton, Franklyn Hanna, Raymond Bloomer, Christian Rub.
- How long is The Belle of New York?
- The Belle of New York has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Belle of New York?
- The Belle of New York is a Drama film.
- Where was The Belle of New York produced?
- The Belle of New York was produced in United States of America.