Etta of the Footlights
Synopsis
Etta Lang, a chorus girl, is the principal support of an invalid mother and her sister and brother, not only working at the theater, but looking after their small boarding house. Among their lodgers is Brutus Bellamy, an old actor. He becomes interested in the girl, and offers to teach her acting. She learns rapidly. She arrives at the theater late and is abused by the stage manager, Joseph Burton. Cecil Wentworth, one of the backers of the theater, takes her part and becomes interested in her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard
- Screenplay & Story
- W.A. Tremayne
- Original Title
- Etta of the Footlights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard
W.A. Tremayne
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Costello
Director
Robert Gaillard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Etta of the Footlights about?
Etta Lang, a chorus girl, is the principal support of an invalid mother and her sister and brother, not only working at the theater, but looking after their small boarding house. Among their lodgers is Brutus Bellamy, an old actor. He becomes interested in the girl, and offers to teach her acting. She learns rapidly. She arrives at the theater late and is abused by the stage manager, Joseph Burton. Cecil Wentworth, one of the backers of the theater, takes her part and becomes interested in her.
Who directed Etta of the Footlights?
Etta of the Footlights was directed by Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard.
Who stars in Etta of the Footlights?
The principal cast of Etta of the Footlights includes Maurice Costello, Mary Charleson, Jane Fearnley, Gladden James, Charles Kent.
When was Etta of the Footlights released and how long is it?
Etta of the Footlights was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Etta of the Footlights?
Etta of the Footlights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).