The Hope Chest
“The story of a poor girl who married the son of a millionaire and made a man of him.”
Synopsis
Daughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne, the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila is excessively fond of dancing, asks her out without the benefit of a proper introduction, and she indignantly refuses. Soon afterwards, however, the two fall in love and secretly marry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Lee Luther, M.M. Stearns
- Original Title
- The Hope Chest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New Art Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Mark Lee Luther, M.M. Stearns
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hope Chest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hope Chest about?
Daughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne, the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila is excessively fond of dancing, asks her out without the benefit of a proper introduction, and she indignantly refuses. Soon afterwards, however, the two fall in love and secretly marry.
Who directed The Hope Chest?
The Hope Chest was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Hope Chest?
The principal cast of The Hope Chest includes Dorothy Gish, George Fawcett, Richard Barthelmess, Sam De Grasse, Kate Toncray.
When was The Hope Chest released and how long is it?
The Hope Chest was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Hope Chest based on a book or true story?
The Hope Chest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Lee Luther".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hope Chest?
The Hope Chest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).