Footlights and Shadows
Synopsis
A fortune-hunting follies star Gloria Dawn ( Olive Thomas ), begins to question her engagement to wealthy Peter Shaw after meeting an amnesiac young man who stumbles into her apartment one night. The doctor instructs that he not be moved, so Gloria nurses the stranger back to health, although his memory fails to return. Gloria falls in love with her patient and, upon discovering that he is millionaire sportsman Jerry O'Farrell, rushes home to restore his identity, only to find that he has gone. Amnesia continues to plague Jerry, and he soon forgets both Gloria's name and address. While he is attending a show at the follies, a fire breaks out, and Gloria, recognizing her lover in the audience, rushes to save him. Meanwhile, Shaw, who has discovered Gloria's feelings for Jerry, accosts her. Jerry, who has finally regained his memory, intercedes and rescues Gloria, and the two fall in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$200K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John W. Noble
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King, R. Cecil Smith
- Original Title
- Footlights and Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John W. Noble
Bradley King, R. Cecil Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley King
Writer
John W. Noble
Director
R. Cecil Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footlights and Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footlights and Shadows about?
A fortune-hunting follies star Gloria Dawn ( Olive Thomas ), begins to question her engagement to wealthy Peter Shaw after meeting an amnesiac young man who stumbles into her apartment one night. The doctor instructs that he not be moved, so Gloria nurses the stranger back to health, although his memory fails to return. Gloria falls in love with her patient and, upon discovering that he is millionaire sportsman Jerry O'Farrell, rushes home to restore his identity, only to find that he has gone. Amnesia continues to plague Jerry, and he soon forgets both Gloria's name and address. While he is attending a show at the follies, a fire breaks out, and Gloria, recognizing her lover in the audience, rushes to save him. Meanwhile, Shaw, who has discovered Gloria's feelings for Jerry, accosts her. Jerry, who has finally regained his memory, intercedes and rescues Gloria, and the two fall in love.
Who directed Footlights and Shadows?
Footlights and Shadows was directed by John W. Noble.
Who stars in Footlights and Shadows?
The principal cast of Footlights and Shadows includes Olive Thomas, Alex Onslow, Ivo Dawson, Mr. Farrell, May Hicks.
When was Footlights and Shadows released and how long is it?
Footlights and Shadows was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
How much did Footlights and Shadows make at the box office?
Footlights and Shadows grossed $200K in worldwide ticket sales.