Tinsel (1918)
After the death of her second husband, Princess Sylvia Carzoni writes to her first husband, Richard Carmichael, requesting the custody of their daughter Ruth. The naïve Ruth is so thrilled at the prospect of entering society that Richard reluctantly allows her to go, and in her new surroundings, she happily receives the attentions of several of her mother's friends. Through her own innocence, Ruth withstands their advances, but she falls victim to the dashing Jefferson Kane, who suggests that she visit him at his home. Suspicious, Sylvia follows her daughter to Jefferson's estate, where she finds Ruth struggling with the villain, and after denouncing him, Sylvia takes the girl home. Sylvia lovingly embraces Ruth, and as she is discussing the shallowness of society life, Richard and Bobby Woodward, Ruth's old sweetheart, arrive demanding Ruth's return. Eventually, however, Sylvia regains Richard's love, and Ruth is united with Bobby.
Cast
- Kitty Gordon - Princess Sylvia Carzoni
- Muriel Ostriche - Ruth Carmichael
- Frank Mayo - Jefferson Kane
- Bradley Barker - Richard Carmichael
- Ralph Graves - Bobby Woodward
- George De Carlton - Stephen Roche
- Tony Merlo - Dickey Flemming
- Marie Nau - Denise
- Anne Dearing
Screenplay
- Frederick J. Jackson (Story)
- Wallace Clifton (Scenario Writer)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tinsel about?
- After the death of her second husband, Princess Sylvia Carzoni writes to her first husband, Richard Carmichael, requesting the custody of their daughter Ruth. The naïve Ruth is so thrilled at the prospect of entering society that Richard reluctantly allows her to go, and in her new surroundings, she happily receives the attentions of several of her mother's friends. Through her own innocence, Ruth withstands their advances, but she falls victim to the dashing Jefferson Kane, who suggests that she visit him at his home. Suspicious, Sylvia follows her daughter to Jefferson's estate, where she finds Ruth struggling with the villain, and after denouncing him, Sylvia takes the girl home. Sylvia lovingly embraces Ruth, and as she is discussing the shallowness of society life, Richard and Bobby Woodward, Ruth's old sweetheart, arrive demanding Ruth's return. Eventually, however, Sylvia regains Richard's love, and Ruth is united with Bobby.
- Who directed Tinsel?
- Tinsel was directed by Oscar Apfel.
- Who stars in Tinsel?
- Tinsel stars Kitty Gordon, Muriel Ostriche, Frank Mayo, Bradley Barker, Ralph Graves, George De Carlton.
- How long is Tinsel?
- Tinsel has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Tinsel?
- Tinsel is a Drama film.
- Where was Tinsel produced?
- Tinsel was produced in United States of America.