The Spotlight
Synopsis
Lizzie Stokes, an obscure and colorless actress, is elevated to stardom through publicity and better coaching from Daniel Hoffman, a theatrical producer. As Olga Rostova, an exotic Russian, she meets Norman Brooke, whose infatuation turns to love. Hoffman suggests that Norman could never care for Lizzie and proves his point. Heartbroken, Lizzie decides to see no more of him. On closing night, when he proposes to her in her dressing room and she refuses, Norman declares he must believe all the lurid details of her past; in desperation, she bares her true identity, only to find it is not her glamorous image but rather her real self that he loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Hope Loring
- Original Title
- The Spotlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Hope Loring, Rita Weiman, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Editor
Hope Loring
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spotlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spotlight about?
Lizzie Stokes, an obscure and colorless actress, is elevated to stardom through publicity and better coaching from Daniel Hoffman, a theatrical producer. As Olga Rostova, an exotic Russian, she meets Norman Brooke, whose infatuation turns to love. Hoffman suggests that Norman could never care for Lizzie and proves his point. Heartbroken, Lizzie decides to see no more of him. On closing night, when he proposes to her in her dressing room and she refuses, Norman declares he must believe all the lurid details of her past; in desperation, she bares her true identity, only to find it is not her glamorous image but rather her real self that he loves.
Who directed The Spotlight?
The Spotlight was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Spotlight?
The principal cast of The Spotlight includes Esther Ralston, Neil Hamilton, Nicholas Soussanin, Arlette Marchal, Arthur Housman.
When was The Spotlight released and how long is it?
The Spotlight was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.