The Purple Lily
Synopsis
London businessman Sir Philip Bradley, travels to Canada to survey some mining properties but learns that another concern has already commissioned James Caldwell, a young engineer, to survey the land. Sir Philip hires Marie Burguet, a beautiful woman who married gambler Frank Farnsworth in order to escape a humdrum existence with her father in the mountains, to obtain the surveys from James.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Kelsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Archer MacMackin
- Original Title
- The Purple Lily
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Kelsey
Archer MacMackin
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Kelsey
Director
Archer MacMackin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Lily
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Lily about?
London businessman Sir Philip Bradley, travels to Canada to survey some mining properties but learns that another concern has already commissioned James Caldwell, a young engineer, to survey the land. Sir Philip hires Marie Burguet, a beautiful woman who married gambler Frank Farnsworth in order to escape a humdrum existence with her father in the mountains, to obtain the surveys from James.
Who directed The Purple Lily?
The Purple Lily was directed by Fred Kelsey.
Who stars in The Purple Lily?
The principal cast of The Purple Lily includes Kitty Gordon, Frank Mayo, Muriel Ostriche, Charles Wellesley, Clay Clement.
When was The Purple Lily released and how long is it?
The Purple Lily was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.