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| ~Love's Blindness~ 1926 |
| ~264-10: Lilyan Tashman~ |
| ~Plot Synopsis~ |
Hubert Culverdale, Eighth Earl of St. Austel, helps finance a company to promote a friend's
invention. When the company funds are stolen by a clerk, Hubert desperately seeks the aid of
Benjamin Levy, a Jewish moneylender; Levy agrees to help on the condition that Hubert marry his
daughter, Vanessa; and he finally consents. Though intelligent and beautiful, Vanessa has been
reared in seclusion in Italy and is innocent of worldliness; she falls immediately in love with Hubert;
but unresponsive to her, he studiously avoids her after their marriage. After weeks of unhappiness,
Ralph Dangerfield, a cousin, calls Hubert's attention to her beauty, and when his jealousy is
awakened at a dance, he begins to realize his love for her. Following the birth of her stillborn child,
Vanessa's disillusionment turns to happiness when she learns of her father's bargain; and she
accepts Hubert's genuine devotion.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
invention. When the company funds are stolen by a clerk, Hubert desperately seeks the aid of
Benjamin Levy, a Jewish moneylender; Levy agrees to help on the condition that Hubert marry his
daughter, Vanessa; and he finally consents. Though intelligent and beautiful, Vanessa has been
reared in seclusion in Italy and is innocent of worldliness; she falls immediately in love with Hubert;
but unresponsive to her, he studiously avoids her after their marriage. After weeks of unhappiness,
Ralph Dangerfield, a cousin, calls Hubert's attention to her beauty, and when his jealousy is
awakened at a dance, he begins to realize his love for her. Following the birth of her stillborn child,
Vanessa's disillusionment turns to happiness when she learns of her father's bargain; and she
accepts Hubert's genuine devotion.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
| Directed by: John Francis Dillon Written by: Elinor Glyn Based on the novel Love's Blindness by Elinor Glyn (New York, 1925). |
| ~Cast~ Pauline Starke ... Vanessa Levy Antonio Moreno ... Hubert Culverdale, 8th Earl of St. Austel Lilyan Tashman ... Alice, Duchess of Lincolnwood Sam De Grasse ... Benjamin Levy Douglas Gilmore ... Charles Langley Kate Price ... Marchioness of Hurlshire Tom Ricketts ... Marquis of Hurlshire Earl Metcalfe ... Col. Ralph Dangerfield George Waggner ... Oscar Issacson Rose Dione ... Mme. De Jainon Ned Sparks ... Valet |
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| ~Remaining Credits~ Produced & Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Cinematography by: John Arnold & Oliver T. Marsh Costume Design by: André-ani, Kathleen Kay & Maude Marsh Length: 7 Reels Runtime: 70 Minutes Released: December 4, 1926 |
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