Gold and Glitter (1912)
As the husband leaves for the lumber regions, his wife gives him a memory message to be opened after his arrival. Attracted by a maid, cherished by the love of two old brothers, he forgets it until sometime later. The message serves its purpose, however, for through it, after a thrilling experience, the maid learns the true value of the man's love, while he in his turn, goes back to his waiting wife and finds there, along with his shame and regeneration, his heart's desire.
- Date of release
- 1912-11-11
- Runtime
- 17m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
Casting
- Elmer Booth — The Husband
- Grace Lewis — The Wife
- Lionel Barrymore — The Lover
- Lillian Gish — The Young Woman
- William J. Butler — The First Older Brother
- Walter P. Lewis — The Second Older Brother
Interesting facts
Gold and Glitter is a 1912 American silent drama film co-directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell. Lillian Gish, in the leading female role, was called upon for a variety of emotions, in comparison to her previous roles. A print of the film is reportedly held at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center of the Library of Congress.
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