Drama · United States of America · 1921 · 1h 10m

Footlights

Director

Cast

Elsie Ferguson as Lisa Parsinova / Lizzie Parsons Reginald Denny as Brett Page Marc McDermott as Oswald Kane Octavia Handworth as Etta

Crew

Roy F. Overbaugh — Director of Photography Josephine Lovett — Writer Rita Weiman — Story

Tagline

A wonder drama set against the fascinating environment of the theater- gorgeous in the display of gowns- human in its heart appeal- genuine in its naturalness.

Synopsis

Exotic Russian actress Lisa Parsinova tires of her glamorous life on the New York stage and returns, under her actual identity as Lizzie Parsons, to her small New England hometown. But she is pursued by a young man who is in love with the famed Russian alter ego.

Key Collaborators

John S. Robertson Director Roy F. Overbaugh Director of Photography Josephine Lovett Writer Rita Weiman Story

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