The Spotted Lily (1917)
Wracked with illness and discarded by a wealthy and unscrupulous aristocrat, Yvonne Lamour seeks out her former sweetheart Anatole in order to beg him to care for her infant daughter Yvonne. She finds him in a monastery, now Pere Anatole, having joined to ease the pain of her leaving him. Soon after, Yvonne dies and little Yvonne grows to adulthood and falls in love with Jean Duval, a young violinist. When the war devastates the land, Anatole flees to America, taking Jean and Yvonne with him. There, beset by poverty, Jean endeavors to earn a living by playing the violin, but fails. In desperation, he pawns his violin to buy food and falls victim to the charms of Sonia Maroff, a wealthy woman whose fancy he has captured.
Director: Harry Solter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 1, 1917
Cast
- Ella Hall - Yvonne
- Jack Nelson - Pere Anatole
- George Beranger - Captain Franz
- Victor Rodman - Jean (as Victor Rottman)
- Gretchen Lederer - Sonia Maroff
- Charles Hill Mailes - Pere Anatole later
- Wilton Taylor - Angus Leeds
- Leon De La Mothe - Tony Cassati
Screenplay
- Fred Myton
- J. Grubb Alexander (Story)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harry Solter
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spotted Lily about?
- Wracked with illness and discarded by a wealthy and unscrupulous aristocrat, Yvonne Lamour seeks out her former sweetheart Anatole in order to beg him to care for her infant daughter Yvonne. She finds him in a monastery, now Pere Anatole, having joined to ease the pain of her leaving him. Soon after, Yvonne dies and little Yvonne grows to adulthood and falls in love with Jean Duval, a young violinist. When the war devastates the land, Anatole flees to America, taking Jean and Yvonne with him. There, beset by poverty, Jean endeavors to earn a living by playing the violin, but fails. In desperation, he pawns his violin to buy food and falls victim to the charms of Sonia Maroff, a wealthy woman whose fancy he has captured.
- Who directed The Spotted Lily?
- The Spotted Lily was directed by Harry Solter.
- Who stars in The Spotted Lily?
- The Spotted Lily stars Ella Hall, Jack Nelson, George Beranger, Victor Rodman, Gretchen Lederer, Charles Hill Mailes.
- How long is The Spotted Lily?
- The Spotted Lily has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Spotted Lily?
- The Spotted Lily is a Drama film.
- Where was The Spotted Lily produced?
- The Spotted Lily was produced in United States of America.