The Silver Lining
Synopsis
At a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leighton, three men are discussing the effects of heredity in shaping the careers of children. To prove his contention that the theory of heredity is often demonstrated to be false, John Strong, a secret service agent, tells a true story: Two orphan sisters are adopted, one by society leaders, the other by a couple of crooks. The latter, known as "The Angel," becomes an expert pickpocket, while the other, Evelyn, becomes a reigning belle.
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Jewel Carmen
The Angel
Leslie Austin
Robert Ellington
Coit Albertson
George Johnson
Virginia Valli
Evelyn Schofield
Julia Swayne Gordon
Gentle Annie
J. Herbert Frank
Big Joe
Edwards Davis
George Schofield
Marie Coverdale
Mrs. George Schofield
Gladden James
Billy Dean
Theodore Babcock
Eugene Narcom
Charles Wellesley
Burton Hardy
Henry Sedley
Mr. Baxter
Jule Power
Mrs. Baxter
Arthur Donaldson
Friend of the Baxters
Paul Everton
Detective
Carl Hyson
Dancer
Dorothy Dickson
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland West
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald I. Buchanan, Charles Henry Smith, Roland West
- Original Title
- The Silver Lining
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Iroquois Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland West
Donald I. Buchanan, Charles Henry Smith, Roland West
Roland West
Department Leadership Roster
Roland West
Director
Donald I. Buchanan
Writer
Charles Henry Smith
Writer
Roland West
Writer
Roland West
Producer
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What is The Silver Lining about?
At a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leighton, three men are discussing the effects of heredity in shaping the careers of children. To prove his contention that the theory of heredity is often demonstrated to be false, John Strong, a secret service agent, tells a true story: Two orphan sisters are adopted, one by society leaders, the other by a couple of crooks. The latter, known as "The Angel," becomes an expert pickpocket, while the other, Evelyn, becomes a reigning belle.
Who directed The Silver Lining?
The Silver Lining was directed by Roland West.
Who stars in The Silver Lining?
The principal cast of The Silver Lining includes Jewel Carmen, Leslie Austin, Coit Albertson, Virginia Valli, Julia Swayne Gordon.
When was The Silver Lining released and how long is it?
The Silver Lining was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.