Flower of the Dusk
“Is deceit always wrong - would you deceive a blind man to make him happy?”
Synopsis
Blind Ambrose North is tormented by the suspicion that his wife Constance committed suicide when their crippled daughter Barbara was only two, because she did not love him. Before her death, Constance wrote Barbara a letter to be opened on the girl's twenty-first birthday, but when Barbara opens it and learns that her mother killed herself to escape a doomed love affair with Lawrence Austin, she invents a different story for Ambrose, knowing that the truth would hurt him too deeply.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- John H. Collins
- Original Title
- Flower of the Dusk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Collins
John H. Collins
Maxwell Karger
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Karger
Producer
John H. Collins
Writer
John H. Collins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower of the Dusk
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What is Flower of the Dusk about?
Blind Ambrose North is tormented by the suspicion that his wife Constance committed suicide when their crippled daughter Barbara was only two, because she did not love him. Before her death, Constance wrote Barbara a letter to be opened on the girl's twenty-first birthday, but when Barbara opens it and learns that her mother killed herself to escape a doomed love affair with Lawrence Austin, she invents a different story for Ambrose, knowing that the truth would hurt him too deeply.
Who directed Flower of the Dusk?
Flower of the Dusk was directed by John H. Collins.
Who stars in Flower of the Dusk?
The principal cast of Flower of the Dusk includes Viola Dana, Margaret McWade, Howard Hall, Jack McGowan, Bliss Milford.
When was Flower of the Dusk released and how long is it?
Flower of the Dusk was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 53m.