Movie Description
The Painted Madonna
(1917)Overview
Dishonored by playboy John Radon, simple country girl Stella Dean flees to the city to hide her shame. Leading a disreputable life she eventually obtains great wealth as a courtesan known as the Black Nightingale. One day she meets Milton Taylor, an artist from her hometown who knew her when she was an innocent, and he asks her to pose as his model of the Madonna. Stella agrees and feels cleansed by the experience, however when Milton discovers Stella's reputation he begins to drink and leaves her, his illusions shattered. Repentant, Stella converts her mansion into a refuge for foundlings and returns to her hometown of Pleasantville reconciling with Milton.
Featured Crew
Cast
Stella Dean
Milton Taylor
John Radon
Frank Osborne
Rev. Charles Lamb
Helen
Fanny Ben
Annabel Dean
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Facts
Original TitleThe Painted Madonna
Status Released
Release Information
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1917-11-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesFox Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama
