The Painted Madonna (1917)

The Painted Madonna (1917)

1917-11-11 United States of America 50 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Gretchen Hartman is Stella Dean
Stella Dean
Sidney Mason is Milton Taylor
Milton Taylor
William Lampe is John Radon
John Radon
David Herblin is Frank Osborne
Frank Osborne
Albert Tavernier is Rev. Charles Lamb
Rev. Charles Lamb
Edith Reeves is Fanny Ben
Fanny Ben
Julia Stuart is Annabel Dean
Annabel Dean