Idolators
Synopsis
When playwright Curtis de Forest Ralston becomes enamored of actress Viola Strathmore, who is to appear in his play Vanity, Viola induces him to change certain parts and give her more lines. Curtis, who is not as talented as he believes himself to be, fails at his job but is saved by his wife Anita, a former actress, who has forsaken her career for marriage. Anita and her old manager, Bruce Winthrope, fashion the play to suit Viola, and Vanity becomes a huge success. The play's triumph enlarges Curtis's ego even further, and he deserts Anita for Viola.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lynch, Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- Idolators
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Edwards
John Lynch, Monte M. Katterjohn
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Edwards
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 Idolators
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What is Idolators about?
When playwright Curtis de Forest Ralston becomes enamored of actress Viola Strathmore, who is to appear in his play Vanity, Viola induces him to change certain parts and give her more lines. Curtis, who is not as talented as he believes himself to be, fails at his job but is saved by his wife Anita, a former actress, who has forsaken her career for marriage. Anita and her old manager, Bruce Winthrope, fashion the play to suit Viola, and Vanity becomes a huge success. The play's triumph enlarges Curtis's ego even further, and he deserts Anita for Viola.
Who directed Idolators?
Idolators was directed by Walter Edwards.
Who stars in Idolators?
The principal cast of Idolators includes Louise Glaum, George Webb, Dorcas Matthews, Lee Hill, Tom Guise.
When was Idolators released and how long is it?
Idolators was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Idolators?
Idolators holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).