Idolators (1917)
When playwright Curtis de Forest Ralston becomes enamored of actress Viola Strathmore, who is to appear in his play Vanity, Viola induces him to change certain parts and give her more lines. Curtis, who is not as talented as he believes himself to be, fails at his job but is saved by his wife Anita, a former actress, who has forsaken her career for marriage. Anita and her old manager, Bruce Winthrope, fashion the play to suit Viola, and Vanity becomes a huge success. The play's triumph enlarges Curtis's ego even further, and he deserts Anita for Viola.
Director: Walter Edwards
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 9, 1917
Cast
- Louise Glaum - Viola Strathmore
- George Webb - Curtis de Forest Ralston
- Dorcas Matthews - Anita Carew
- Lee Hill - Borul
- Tom Guise - Burr Britton
- Hugo B. Koch - Bruce Winthrope
- Milton Ross - Oscar Brent
Screenplay
- John Lynch (Scenario Writer)
- Monte M. Katterjohn (Story)
Production: Triangle Film Corporation
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Edwards
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idolators about?
- When playwright Curtis de Forest Ralston becomes enamored of actress Viola Strathmore, who is to appear in his play Vanity, Viola induces him to change certain parts and give her more lines. Curtis, who is not as talented as he believes himself to be, fails at his job but is saved by his wife Anita, a former actress, who has forsaken her career for marriage. Anita and her old manager, Bruce Winthrope, fashion the play to suit Viola, and Vanity becomes a huge success. The play's triumph enlarges Curtis's ego even further, and he deserts Anita for Viola.
- Who directed Idolators?
- Idolators was directed by Walter Edwards.
- Who stars in Idolators?
- Idolators stars Louise Glaum, George Webb, Dorcas Matthews, Lee Hill, Tom Guise, Hugo B. Koch.
- How long is Idolators?
- Idolators has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Idolators?
- Idolators is a Drama film.