American Beauty (1927 film)
1927 film
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American Beauty is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film produced and distributed by First National Pictures. This film was directed by Richard Wallace and starred Billie Dove. It is based on a short story "American Beauty" by Wallace Irwin. Walter McGrail and Margaret Livingston are also in the cast.[1][2][3]
Directed byRichard Wallace
Written byCarey Wilson (scenario)
Michael Arlen (scenario)
Ben Hecht (scenario)
Robert E. Hopkins (intertitles)
Michael Arlen (scenario)
Ben Hecht (scenario)
Robert E. Hopkins (intertitles)
Based on
Produced byFirst National Pictures
Carey Wilson
Richard A. Rowland
Carey Wilson
Richard A. Rowland
| American Beauty | |
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| Directed by | Richard Wallace |
| Written by | Carey Wilson (scenario) Michael Arlen (scenario) Ben Hecht (scenario) Robert E. Hopkins (intertitles) |
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| Produced by | First National Pictures Carey Wilson Richard A. Rowland |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Distributed by | First National Pictures |
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Running time | 7 reels; 6,333 feet |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The story
Billie Dove stars as the title character, Millicent Howard, whose appearance and persona bring her a life of luxury. A millionaire named Claverhouse asks her to marry, but she values love more than wealth, and she sacrifices everything for another man, who is less wealthy, Jerry Booth. A number of scenes require Millicent to disrobe except for her underthings.
Cast
- Billie Dove as Millicent Howard
- Lloyd Hughes as Jerry Booth
- Walter McGrail as Claverhouse
- Margaret Livingston as Mrs. Gillespie
- Lucien Prival as Gillespie
- Al St. John as Waiter
- Edythe Chapman as Madame O'Riley
- Alice White as Claire O'Riley
- Yola d'Avril as Telephone Girl
