Just Sylvia
Synopsis
Sylvia, a model in the shop of a fashionable dressmaker, is introduced to the Hicks family, which recently has acquired a fortune through iron ore deposits discovered on their farm. Octavia Hicks sees in the cultured but unpretentious Sylvia a good match for her son Henry and invites the young woman to visit the Hicks home. Two other visitors, Frank Hayward and his accomplice Annie, are masquerading as a count and a princess in order to con the country-born millionaires out of their money. The two are introduced to Sylvia, who soon discovers their plots and exposes them. A mysterious foreign gentleman appears and announces that the fashion model is actually the Princess Sylvia of Karalyn, but she renounces her title to marry Henry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Travers Vale
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Smith, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- Just Sylvia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Travers Vale
Hamilton Smith, Harry O. Hoyt
Department Leadership Roster
Travers Vale
Director
Hamilton Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Sylvia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Sylvia about?
Sylvia, a model in the shop of a fashionable dressmaker, is introduced to the Hicks family, which recently has acquired a fortune through iron ore deposits discovered on their farm. Octavia Hicks sees in the cultured but unpretentious Sylvia a good match for her son Henry and invites the young woman to visit the Hicks home. Two other visitors, Frank Hayward and his accomplice Annie, are masquerading as a count and a princess in order to con the country-born millionaires out of their money. The two are introduced to Sylvia, who soon discovers their plots and exposes them. A mysterious foreign gentleman appears and announces that the fashion model is actually the Princess Sylvia of Karalyn, but she renounces her title to marry Henry.
Who directed Just Sylvia?
Just Sylvia was directed by Travers Vale.
Who stars in Just Sylvia?
The principal cast of Just Sylvia includes Barbara Castleton, Johnny Hines, Jack Drumier, Gertrude Berkeley, Franklyn Hanna.
When was Just Sylvia released and how long is it?
Just Sylvia was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.