Etta of the Footlights (1914)
Etta Lang, a chorus girl, is the principal support of an invalid mother and her sister and brother, not only working at the theater, but looking after their small boarding house. Among their lodgers is Brutus Bellamy, an old actor. He becomes interested in the girl, and offers to teach her acting. She learns rapidly. She arrives at the theater late and is abused by the stage manager, Joseph Burton. Cecil Wentworth, one of the backers of the theater, takes her part and becomes interested in her.
Director: Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: May 23, 1914
Cast
- Maurice Costello - Lord Wentworth
- Mary Charleson - Etta Lang
- Jane Fearnley - Irene St. Maur
- Gladden James - Jack Chester
- Charles Kent - Brutus Belamy
- Dolores Costello
- Helene Costello
- Robert Gaillard - A Theatrical Producer
Screenplay
- W.A. Tremayne (Story)
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Etta of the Footlights about?
- Etta Lang, a chorus girl, is the principal support of an invalid mother and her sister and brother, not only working at the theater, but looking after their small boarding house. Among their lodgers is Brutus Bellamy, an old actor. He becomes interested in the girl, and offers to teach her acting. She learns rapidly. She arrives at the theater late and is abused by the stage manager, Joseph Burton. Cecil Wentworth, one of the backers of the theater, takes her part and becomes interested in her.
- Who directed Etta of the Footlights?
- Etta of the Footlights was directed by Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard.
- Who stars in Etta of the Footlights?
- Etta of the Footlights stars Maurice Costello, Mary Charleson, Jane Fearnley, Gladden James, Charles Kent, Dolores Costello.
- How long is Etta of the Footlights?
- Etta of the Footlights has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Etta of the Footlights?
- Etta of the Footlights is a Drama film.
- Where was Etta of the Footlights produced?
- Etta of the Footlights was produced in United States of America.