Mind the Paint Girl
“Young Man! Beware of the Painted Beauties of the Stage”
Synopsis
When she is orphaned Lily Upjohn, from the London slums, becomes a chorus girl at the Pandora Theatre. During a performance a scene painter drops some paint near Lily and her screams prompt the show's composer to create a hit song "Mind the Paint Girl," which Lily makes an overnight sensation. She is courted by young officer Nicholas Jeyes and by Lord Francombe. Driving both men to near ruin she promises marriage to both but in the end choses neither.
Top Cast
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Anita Stewart
Lily Upjohn
Conway Tearle
Capt. Nicholas Jeyes
Vernon Steele
Lord Francombe
Templar Saxe
Lal Roper
Arthur Donaldson
Vincent Bland
Virginia Norden
Mrs. Arthur Stidulph
George Stewart
Bob
Gladys Valerie
Jimmie Birch
Katharine Lewis
Evart Overton
Denton Vane
Hattie Delaro
Mrs. Upjohn
Robert Lee Keeling
Col. The Hon. Arthur Stidulph
Dorothy Portingall
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfrid North
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Wing Pinero
- Original Title
- Mind the Paint Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America, Anita Stewart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfrid North
Arthur Wing Pinero
John W. Brown
Anita Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfrid North
Director
Arthur Wing Pinero
Screenplay
Anita Stewart
Producer
John W. Brown
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mind the Paint Girl.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mind the Paint Girl
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What is Mind the Paint Girl about?
When she is orphaned Lily Upjohn, from the London slums, becomes a chorus girl at the Pandora Theatre. During a performance a scene painter drops some paint near Lily and her screams prompt the show's composer to create a hit song "Mind the Paint Girl," which Lily makes an overnight sensation. She is courted by young officer Nicholas Jeyes and by Lord Francombe. Driving both men to near ruin she promises marriage to both but in the end choses neither.
Who directed Mind the Paint Girl?
Mind the Paint Girl was directed by Wilfrid North.
Who stars in Mind the Paint Girl?
The principal cast of Mind the Paint Girl includes Anita Stewart, Conway Tearle, Vernon Steele, Templar Saxe, Arthur Donaldson.
When was Mind the Paint Girl released and how long is it?
Mind the Paint Girl was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.