Movie Description
The Painted World
(1919)Overview
When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
Featured Crew
Cast
Yvette Murree
Elois Murree
Rex
Murree
Elois' Maid
Manager
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Facts
Original TitleThe Painted World
Status Released
Release Information
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1919-06-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesVitagraph Company of America
Genres
- Drama
