The Plaything of Broadway
“She was young, beautiful and not very wise. Men had given her everything except a chance to be true to herself.”
Synopsis
A beautiful young girl, Lola, is a dancer at a private club for wealthy men in New York City. Some of the club members make a bet that Lola can't seduce a young doctor, Jennings. Her attempt fails, and in order to find out why she follows him around and discovers that he runs a clinic on the city's poor Lower East Side. She begins to see the young doctor in a new light, and sets out to help him build the emergency hospital he's always wanted.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Morgan, E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Original Title
- The Plaything of Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Sidney Morgan, E. Lloyd Sheldon
Gilbert Warrenton
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plaything of Broadway
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What is The Plaything of Broadway about?
A beautiful young girl, Lola, is a dancer at a private club for wealthy men in New York City. Some of the club members make a bet that Lola can't seduce a young doctor, Jennings. Her attempt fails, and in order to find out why she follows him around and discovers that he runs a clinic on the city's poor Lower East Side. She begins to see the young doctor in a new light, and sets out to help him build the emergency hospital he's always wanted.
Who directed The Plaything of Broadway?
The Plaything of Broadway was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Plaything of Broadway?
The principal cast of The Plaything of Broadway includes Justine Johnstone, Crauford Kent, Macey Harlam, Edwards Davis, Garry McGarry.
When was The Plaything of Broadway released and how long is it?
The Plaything of Broadway was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.