Blind Youth (1920)
Maurie Monnier, a poor young American sculptor in Paris, marries Clarice, a gold-digging model who later abandons him. When Maurie's wealthy father dies, Maurie returns to the U.S., but his mother and brother will have nothing to do with him because of his poverty. At the end of his rope, he's about to kill himself when he meets Hope, a beautiful young girl who inspires him. Just when things are looking up for Maurie and his new love Hope, who should show up but his gold-digging wife Clarice.
- Date of release
- 1920-03-15
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Edward Sloman, Alfred E. Green
Casting
- Walter McGrail — Maurie Monnier
- Leatrice Joy — Hope Martin
- Ora Carew — Clarice Monnier
- Claire McDowell — Elizabeth Monnier
- Josef Swickard — Pierre Monnier
- Charles A. Post — American Tubby
- Leo White — French Louis
- Helen Howard — Matilda Packard
- Clara Horton — Bobo
- Colin Kenny — Henry Monnier
Interesting facts
Blind Youth is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Edward Sloman and starring Walter McGrail, Leatrice Joy, and Claire McDowell. It was based upon the play of the same name by Lou Tellegen and Willard Mack. It is not known whether the film currently survives.
Production
Two hundred extras were used in a scene set in the world of a "bohemian" New York cabaret. Director Sloan completed the film after Alfred E. Green became ill.
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