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The Lure of the Gown (1909)
Directed by D.W. Griffith
Comedy, Drama · 6m
"Fine feathers make fine birds", and handsome gowns make handsome women. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's art she easily fascinates the male contingent, among whom is Enrico, the sweetheart of Veronica, a street singer. Enrico is so enraptured at the sight of Isabelle in her resplendent attire that he becomes her abject slave, casting aside the poor, peasant-clad little Italian street singer, who has loved him devotedly. Crushed almost beyond endurance the poor girl stands sobbing at the entrance of the park where the inconsistent lever left her. Her tears attract the attention of a wealthy young couple who happen to pass. In answer to their queries she tells them how contemptibly her sweetheart acted, and all because of the fascinating influence of a gown.
Cast
Marion Leonard
Isabelle
Harry Solter
Enrico
Florence Lawrence
Veronica
Linda Arvidson
Rich Woman
Edwin August
Adele DeGarde
Child on Street
Charles Inslee
Second Suitor
Arthur V. Johnson
At Dance
David Miles
Butler / Man on Street
Owen Moore
Rich Man
John R. Cumpson
Man on Street / At Dance
Crew
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Writer
- D.W. Griffith
Details
- Release date
- 1909-03-15
- Runtime
- 6m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- No Language
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company