Footlights
“A wonder drama set against the fascinating environment of the theater- gorgeous in the display of gowns- human in its heart appeal- genuine in its naturalness.”
Synopsis
Exotic Russian actress Lisa Parsinova tires of her glamorous life on the New York stage and returns, under her actual identity as Lizzie Parsons, to her small New England hometown. But she is pursued by a young man who is in love with the famed Russian alter ego.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephine Lovett, Rita Weiman
- Original Title
- Footlights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Josephine Lovett, Rita Weiman
Roy F. Overbaugh
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
Josephine Lovett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footlights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footlights about?
Exotic Russian actress Lisa Parsinova tires of her glamorous life on the New York stage and returns, under her actual identity as Lizzie Parsons, to her small New England hometown. But she is pursued by a young man who is in love with the famed Russian alter ego.
Who directed Footlights?
Footlights was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Footlights?
The principal cast of Footlights includes Elsie Ferguson, Reginald Denny, Marc McDermott, Octavia Handworth.
When was Footlights released and how long is it?
Footlights was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Footlights?
Footlights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).