The Painted Madonna
Synopsis
Dishonored by playboy John Radon, simple country girl Stella Dean flees to the city to hide her shame. Leading a disreputable life she eventually obtains great wealth as a courtesan known as the Black Nightingale. One day she meets Milton Taylor, an artist from her hometown who knew her when she was an innocent, and he asks her to pose as his model of the Madonna. Stella agrees and feels cleansed by the experience, however when Milton discovers Stella's reputation he begins to drink and leaves her, his illusions shattered. Repentant, Stella converts her mansion into a refuge for foundlings and returns to her hometown of Pleasantville reconciling with Milton.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- O.A.C. Lund
- Screenplay & Story
- O.A.C. Lund, George Scarborough
- Original Title
- The Painted Madonna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
O.A.C. Lund
O.A.C. Lund, George Scarborough
Department Leadership Roster
O.A.C. Lund
Director
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What is The Painted Madonna about?
Dishonored by playboy John Radon, simple country girl Stella Dean flees to the city to hide her shame. Leading a disreputable life she eventually obtains great wealth as a courtesan known as the Black Nightingale. One day she meets Milton Taylor, an artist from her hometown who knew her when she was an innocent, and he asks her to pose as his model of the Madonna. Stella agrees and feels cleansed by the experience, however when Milton discovers Stella's reputation he begins to drink and leaves her, his illusions shattered. Repentant, Stella converts her mansion into a refuge for foundlings and returns to her hometown of Pleasantville reconciling with Milton.
Who directed The Painted Madonna?
The Painted Madonna was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
Who stars in The Painted Madonna?
The principal cast of The Painted Madonna includes Gretchen Hartman, Sidney Mason, William Lampe, David Herblin, Albert Tavernier.
When was The Painted Madonna released and how long is it?
The Painted Madonna was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.