When Love Was Blind
Synopsis
Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.
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Florence La Badie
Eleanor Grayson
Boyd Marshall
Burton Lester
Inda Palmer
Mrs. Meggs
Harris Gordon
Frank Hargreave
Gladys Leslie
Vera Hargreave
Ida Darling
Burton's Aunt
Helen Badgley
Ethyle Cooke
Ruth Porter
Grace Henderson
Thomas A. Curran
John - Her Father
Henry Leone
Anna Osgood
Lucille Gervais
Arthur Le Vien
Clay Carroll
Samuel N. Niblack
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Title
- When Love Was Blind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Sullivan
Agnes Christine Johnston
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Sullivan
Director
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Love Was Blind
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What is When Love Was Blind about?
Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.
Who directed When Love Was Blind?
When Love Was Blind was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
Who stars in When Love Was Blind?
The principal cast of When Love Was Blind includes Florence La Badie, Boyd Marshall, Inda Palmer, Harris Gordon, Gladys Leslie.
When was When Love Was Blind released and how long is it?
When Love Was Blind was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.