The City of Tears
Synopsis
Chorus girl Rosa Carillo (Carmel Myers) finds herself in dire straits when the troupe she works with is disbanded and her last fifty dollars is stolen. Artist Billy Leeds (Earl Rodney) offers to take care of her, but she's leery of his proposition. Instead she finds work with an Italian grocer, Tony Bonchi (Edwin August). One of the other ex-members of the troupe has Tony arrested on a trumped up charge. Rosa returns to Billy and offers herself to him if only he'll get Tony out of jail.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elsie Jane Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Olga Printzlau
- Original Title
- The City of Tears
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elsie Jane Wilson
Olga Printzlau
Department Leadership Roster
Elsie Jane Wilson
Director
Olga Printzlau
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of Tears
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What is The City of Tears about?
Chorus girl Rosa Carillo (Carmel Myers) finds herself in dire straits when the troupe she works with is disbanded and her last fifty dollars is stolen. Artist Billy Leeds (Earl Rodney) offers to take care of her, but she's leery of his proposition. Instead she finds work with an Italian grocer, Tony Bonchi (Edwin August). One of the other ex-members of the troupe has Tony arrested on a trumped up charge. Rosa returns to Billy and offers herself to him if only he'll get Tony out of jail.
Who directed The City of Tears?
The City of Tears was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson.
Who stars in The City of Tears?
The principal cast of The City of Tears includes Carmel Myers, Edwin August, Earle Rodney, Leatrice Joy, Lottie Kruse.
When was The City of Tears released and how long is it?
The City of Tears was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.