The Belle of New York
Synopsis
An old inventor is robbed of his inventions by an unscrupulous rich man. When the inventor dies, his daughter Violet goes to New York and joins the "Follies," where she is advertised as "The Belle of New York." The rich man's son is infatuated with Violet, and is introduced to her anonymously as Jack. When Violet learns of Jack's identity, she casts him off. He takes to drinking and she joins the Salvation Army. Jack is attacked in an underworld saloon just as Violet enters in Salvation Army attire. She nurses him at his home. When Jack's father discovers with whom Jack is in love, he begs forgiveness for the wrong he did Violet's father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julius Steger
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Walter, C.M.S. McLellan
- Original Score
- Max Winkler
- Original Title
- The Belle of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Marion Davies Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julius Steger
Eugene Walter, C.M.S. McLellan
Max Winkler
Marion Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Davies
Producer
Julius Steger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Belle of New York
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What is The Belle of New York about?
An old inventor is robbed of his inventions by an unscrupulous rich man. When the inventor dies, his daughter Violet goes to New York and joins the "Follies," where she is advertised as "The Belle of New York." The rich man's son is infatuated with Violet, and is introduced to her anonymously as Jack. When Violet learns of Jack's identity, she casts him off. He takes to drinking and she joins the Salvation Army. Jack is attacked in an underworld saloon just as Violet enters in Salvation Army attire. She nurses him at his home. When Jack's father discovers with whom Jack is in love, he begs forgiveness for the wrong he did Violet's father.
Who directed The Belle of New York?
The Belle of New York was directed by Julius Steger.
Who stars in The Belle of New York?
The principal cast of The Belle of New York includes Marion Davies, Etienne Girardot, L. Rogers Lytton, Franklyn Hanna, Raymond Bloomer.
When was The Belle of New York released and how long is it?
The Belle of New York was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Belle of New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Belle of New York was composed by Max Winkler.