The Lure of the Gown 115 years old

"Fine feathers make fine birds", and handsome gowns make handsome women. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's art she easily fascinates the male contingent, among whom is Enrico, the sweetheart of Veronica, a street singer. Enrico is so enraptured at the sight of Isabelle in her resplendent attire that he becomes her abject slave, casting aside the poor, peasant-clad little Italian street singer, who has loved him devotedly. Crushed almost beyond endurance the poor girl stands sobbing at the entrance of the park where the inconsistent lever left her. Her tears attract the attention of a wealthy young couple who happen to pass. In answer to their queries she tells them how contemptibly her sweetheart acted, and all because of the fascinating influence of a gown.

Credits

The Lure of the Gown Cast

Name Character
Marion Leonard She was 27, 74 years old when she died as Isabelle
Mack Sennett He was 29, 80 years old when he died as At Dance
Arthur V. Johnson He was 33, 39 years old when he died as At Dance
Owen Moore He was 22, 52 years old when he died as Rich Man
Edwin August He was 25, 80 years old when he died
Charles Inslee He was 38, 51 years old when he died as Second Suitor
Anita Hendrie was 45, 76 years old when died as Veronica's Partner
Florence Lawrence She was 23, 52 years old when she died as Veronica
Vivian Prescott
Adele DeGarde She was 9, 65 years old when she died as Child on Street
Harry Solter He was 35, 46 years old when he died as Enrico
Dorothy West She was 1, 91 years old when she died as At Dance
Linda Arvidson She was 24, 65 years old when she died as Rich Woman

The Lure of the Gown Crew

Name Department
D.W. Griffith as Director. He was 34 (73) years old when He died Directing
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The Lure of the Gown (115 years)

  • Release day: Monday, March 15, 1909
  • Runtime: 6 minutes