
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes
“Story of sister against sister in a struggle for happiness.”
Synopsis
Leontine Maddern is a self-centered, unscrupulous actress, while her twin sister Leona is a serious and compassionate artist. Because of a scandal in which Leontine was involved, Leona uses her mother's maiden name of Rosalie Byrnes. Rosalie meets and falls in love with Lt. Gerald Cromwell and after they marry, Cromwell is sent overseas. His family, desiring that Gerald marry wealth, approaches Leontine and, mistaking her for Rosalie, offers to buy her off, and she accepts.
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April 12, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Sartwell Mason, R. Cecil Smith
- Original Title
- The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures, Select Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Grace Sartwell Mason, R. Cecil Smith
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes
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What is The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes about?
Leontine Maddern is a self-centered, unscrupulous actress, while her twin sister Leona is a serious and compassionate artist. Because of a scandal in which Leontine was involved, Leona uses her mother's maiden name of Rosalie Byrnes. Rosalie meets and falls in love with Lt. Gerald Cromwell and after they marry, Cromwell is sent overseas. His family, desiring that Gerald marry wealth, approaches Leontine and, mistaking her for Rosalie, offers to buy her off, and she accepts.
Who directed The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes?
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes?
The principal cast of The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes includes Elaine Hammerstein, Edward Langford, Anita Booth, Alfred Hickman, Fanny Cogan.
When was The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes released and how long is it?
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes based on a book or true story?
The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grace Sartwell Mason".




















