Idolators
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Walter Edwards |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic drama around the contrast between genuine and illusory talent, using the theatrical world as a metaphor for human connections. It relies on a clear juxtaposition of feminine sacrifice and masculine vanity, exploring the price of success and fidelity.
What lingers after the curtain falls is a poignant study of how easily authentic devotion can be traded for the glitter of applause. The silent performances speak volumes about the fragile egos behind the footlights. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Edwards
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Best viewed in quiet contemplation, allowing the silent era's expressive visuals to command full attention.
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