Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 50m

When Love Was Blind

Director

Cast

Florence La Badie as Eleanor Grayson Boyd Marshall as Burton Lester Inda Palmer as Mrs. Meggs Harris Gordon as Frank Hargreave Gladys Leslie as Vera Hargreave Ida Darling as Burton's Aunt

Crew

Agnes Christine Johnston — Writer Edwin Thanhouser — Producer

Synopsis

Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.

Mood & Themes

lost film

Key Collaborators

Frederick Sullivan Director Agnes Christine Johnston Writer Edwin Thanhouser Producer

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