The Gown Of Destiny (1917)

1917 · Silent film · 5 min · dir. Lynn Reynolds

• Drama
• War

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Synopsis

Rejected by the army because of his petite size, French dress designer Andre Leriche conceives the idea of designing a gown that will aid his country. His employer, Madame Felice, sells the gown to Mrs. Mortimer Reyton, a middle-aged woman who is gradually losing the love of her husband. The gown so transforms her that, in honor of their wedding anniversary, Reyton buys three ambulances for France. Mrs. Reyton then sends the gown to her cousin Natalie. The garment so inspires Englishman Neil…

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Details

Director

Lynn Reynolds

Writer

Earl Derr Biggers

Studio

Triangle Film Corporation

Released

1917-12-30

Running time

5 minutes

Cast & crew

• LLynn Reynolds Director
• Alma Rubens
• HHerrera Tejedde
• Allan Sears
• Lillian West
• J. Barney Sherry
• PPietro Buzzi
• Frederick Vroom
• BBliss Chevalier

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