The Painted World
Synopsis
When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Futrelle, Marguerite Bertsch
- Original Title
- The Painted World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
Jacques Futrelle, Marguerite Bertsch
William S. Adams, William T. Stuart
George Randolph Chester, Lillian Christy Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
William S. Adams
Director of Photography
William T. Stuart
Director of Photography
George Randolph Chester
Editor
Lillian Christy Chester
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Painted World about?
When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
Who directed The Painted World?
The Painted World was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in The Painted World?
The principal cast of The Painted World includes Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon, E.K. Lincoln, Harry Northrup, Janice Cummings.
When was The Painted World released and how long is it?
The Painted World was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.