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The Lure of the Gown

1909 6 minutes
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"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.

Released

15th March 1909

117 years ago

Runtime

6 minutes

Finishes at 11:16am

Ratings and awards

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    4.8/10

  • TMDb Logo

    37%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    43%

Directed by

D.W. Griffith

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Written by

D.W. Griffith

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