The Face on the Barroom Floor
Synopsis
As a derelict paints the face of a girl on a barroom floor, the plot is developed in a series of flashbacks: Robert Stevens, an artist engaged to marry Marion, a society girl, becomes charmed with a fisherman's daughter who poses for him. The society girl's brother brings dishonor upon the fisherman's daughter, and when she commits suicide the artist shields the brother. Stevens is blamed by his fiancée, who terminates their engagement. The artist becomes a derelict and is wrongfully imprisoned. Eventually Stevens is exonerated and reunited with Marion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- G. Marion Burton, Eugene B. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Face on the Barroom Floor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
G. Marion Burton, Eugene B. Lewis
George Schneiderman
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
G. Marion Burton
Writer
John Ford
Director
William Fox
Producer
Eugene B. Lewis
Writer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
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What is The Face on the Barroom Floor about?
As a derelict paints the face of a girl on a barroom floor, the plot is developed in a series of flashbacks: Robert Stevens, an artist engaged to marry Marion, a society girl, becomes charmed with a fisherman's daughter who poses for him. The society girl's brother brings dishonor upon the fisherman's daughter, and when she commits suicide the artist shields the brother. Stevens is blamed by his fiancée, who terminates their engagement. The artist becomes a derelict and is wrongfully imprisoned. Eventually Stevens is exonerated and reunited with Marion.
Who directed The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The Face on the Barroom Floor was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Face on the Barroom Floor?
The principal cast of The Face on the Barroom Floor includes Henry B. Walthall, Ruth Clifford, Ralph Emerson, Frederick Sullivan, Alma Bennett.
When was The Face on the Barroom Floor released and how long is it?
The Face on the Barroom Floor was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.