The Gilded Dream
“The story of a girl who leads a calico existence and dreams of a Georgeous Satin future”
Synopsis
Leona Williard works in a millinery shop in a small town while dreaming of going to New York and marrying a wealthy man. An inheritance of five thousand dollars turns her dream into a reality, and Leona goes to the city where she meets Mrs. Geraldine De Forest, an old friend of her mother's who introduces Leona to a wealthy widower named Frazer Boynton. Boynton proposes to the girl, but Leona refuses because she is in love with Jasper Halroyd. Mrs. De Forest, who is secretly in love with Jasper, lies to Leona that he is her lover. Horrified, Leona accepts Boynton's proposal, but later, after Jasper saves Leona from drowning, she realizes that she still loves him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rollin S. Sturgeon
- Screenplay & Story
- Katherine Leiser Robbins, Doris Schroeder
- Original Title
- The Gilded Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Katherine Leiser Robbins, Doris Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Doris Schroeder
Writer
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gilded Dream
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What is The Gilded Dream about?
Leona Williard works in a millinery shop in a small town while dreaming of going to New York and marrying a wealthy man. An inheritance of five thousand dollars turns her dream into a reality, and Leona goes to the city where she meets Mrs. Geraldine De Forest, an old friend of her mother's who introduces Leona to a wealthy widower named Frazer Boynton. Boynton proposes to the girl, but Leona refuses because she is in love with Jasper Halroyd. Mrs. De Forest, who is secretly in love with Jasper, lies to Leona that he is her lover. Horrified, Leona accepts Boynton's proposal, but later, after Jasper saves Leona from drowning, she realizes that she still loves him.
Who directed The Gilded Dream?
The Gilded Dream was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon.
Who stars in The Gilded Dream?
The principal cast of The Gilded Dream includes Carmel Myers, Tom Chatterton, Elsa Lorimer, Zola Claire, May McCulley.
When was The Gilded Dream released and how long is it?
The Gilded Dream was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gilded Dream?
The Gilded Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).