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American Beauty (1927 film)
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Wikipedia article
'American Beauty' is a lost[http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.3413/default.html The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: 'American Beauty'] 1927 American silent film romantic drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. This film was directed by Richard Wallace and starred Billie Dove. It is based on a short story 'American Beauty' by Wallace Irwin. Walter McGrail and Margaret Livingston are also in the cast.'The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1921-30' by The American Film Institute, c.1971[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/A/AmericanBeauty1927.html 'American Beauty' at silentera.com][http://www.silentsaregolden.com/arnefirstnational.html 'American Beauty' on Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files: 'First National Pictures' 1927]
The story
Billy Dove stars as the title character, Millicent Howard, whose appearance and persona bring her a life of luxury. A millionaire named Claverhouse asks her to marry, but she values love more than wealth, and she sacrifices everything for another man, who is less wealthy, Jerry Booth. A number of scenes require Millicent to disrobe except for her underthings. The actress, Billy Dove, is known for her love affair with Howard Hughes.
Cast
* Billie Dove Millicent Howard
* Lloyd Hughes Jerry Booth
* Walter McGrail Claverhouse
* Margaret Livingston Mrs. Gillespie
* Lucien Prival Gillespie
* Al St. John Waiter
* Edythe Chapman Madame O'Riley
* Alice White Claire O'Riley
* Yola d'Avril Telephone Girl
References
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