Movie Description
The City of Purple Dreams
(1918)Overview
Miss Otis nearly hits a derelict with her car, and out of sympathy she gives him some money and advises him to "clean up and keep clean." Soon after, the derelict meets Esther, an anarchist who involves him in a plot to blackmail a banker. When he realizes that Miss Otis is the banker's daughter, the derelict tears up the banker's check but is arrested and committed to an asylum. Esther, who is in love with the derelict, helps him escape, and he resolves to attain a position of wealth and importance. After he earns his fortune, he rejects Esther's affections and asks Miss Otis to marry him.
Featured Crew
Cast
Daniel Fitzhugh
Kathlyn Otis
Esther Strom
Henry Hunt
Symington Otis
Olaf Nikolay
Pat Kelly
Thomas Quigg
Artie Sparkle
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Facts
Original TitleThe City of Purple Dreams
Status Released
Release Information
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1918-01-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesSelig Polyscope Company
Genres
- Drama
