The Spotted Lily
Synopsis
Wracked with illness and discarded by a wealthy and unscrupulous aristocrat, Yvonne Lamour seeks out her former sweetheart Anatole in order to beg him to care for her infant daughter Yvonne. She finds him in a monastery, now Pere Anatole, having joined to ease the pain of her leaving him. Soon after, Yvonne dies and little Yvonne grows to adulthood and falls in love with Jean Duval, a young violinist. When the war devastates the land, Anatole flees to America, taking Jean and Yvonne with him. There, beset by poverty, Jean endeavors to earn a living by playing the violin, but fails. In desperation, he pawns his violin to buy food and falls victim to the charms of Sonia Maroff, a wealthy woman whose fancy he has captured.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Solter
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- The Spotted Lily
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Solter
Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Solter
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spotted Lily
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spotted Lily about?
Wracked with illness and discarded by a wealthy and unscrupulous aristocrat, Yvonne Lamour seeks out her former sweetheart Anatole in order to beg him to care for her infant daughter Yvonne. She finds him in a monastery, now Pere Anatole, having joined to ease the pain of her leaving him. Soon after, Yvonne dies and little Yvonne grows to adulthood and falls in love with Jean Duval, a young violinist. When the war devastates the land, Anatole flees to America, taking Jean and Yvonne with him. There, beset by poverty, Jean endeavors to earn a living by playing the violin, but fails. In desperation, he pawns his violin to buy food and falls victim to the charms of Sonia Maroff, a wealthy woman whose fancy he has captured.
Who directed The Spotted Lily?
The Spotted Lily was directed by Harry Solter.
Who stars in The Spotted Lily?
The principal cast of The Spotted Lily includes Ella Hall, Jack Nelson, George Beranger, Victor Rodman, Gretchen Lederer.
When was The Spotted Lily released and how long is it?
The Spotted Lily was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.