The Lure of Youth (1921)
Romance | 10 January 1921
Director:
Phil RosenWriter:
Luther ReedProducer:
Bayard VeillerCinematographer:
Robert KurrleProduction Company:
Metro Pictures Corp.White Ashes, the original story by Luther Reed, was intended for production by Famous Players-Lasky Corp., according to the 19 December 1919 Variety. Nearly nine months later, the 4 August 1920 Wid’s Daily reported that principal photography was underway at the studios of Metro Pictures Corp. in Hollywood, CA.
An article in the 21 August 1920 Moving Picture World noted that the production utilized Metro’s state-of-the-art lighting system, developed by W. F. Grams, who headed the studio’s “electrical and mechanical department.” The 4 September 1920 Motion Picture News credited D. Anthony Tauszky with creating “art titles” for the feature, which were enhanced with color backgrounds. The completion of filming was reported in the 1 October 1920 Wid’s Daily.
Three months later, the 4 December 1920 Motion Picture News announced the official title as The Lure of Youth. The film was said to be unusual as it lacked the “ever-present ‘villain’” that characterized most love triangle stories. It also featured several unspecified “scenic effects.” Alta Allen was listed as an additional cast member. A general release took place on 10 January 1921.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
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White Ashes, the original story by Luther Reed, was intended for production by Famous Players-Lasky Corp., according to the 19 December 1919 Variety. Nearly nine months later, the 4 August 1920 Wid’s Daily reported that principal photography was underway at the studios of Metro Pictures Corp. in Hollywood, CA.
An article in the 21 August 1920 Moving Picture World noted that the production utilized Metro’s state-of-the-art lighting system, developed by W. F. Grams, who headed the studio’s “electrical and mechanical department.” The 4 September 1920 Motion Picture News credited D. Anthony Tauszky with creating “art titles” for the feature, which were enhanced with color backgrounds. The completion of filming was reported in the 1 October 1920 Wid’s Daily.
Three months later, the 4 December 1920 Motion Picture News announced the official title as The Lure of Youth. The film was said to be unusual as it lacked the “ever-present ‘villain’” that characterized most love triangle stories. It also featured several unspecified “scenic effects.” Alta Allen was listed as an additional cast member. A general release took place on 10 January 1921.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
While vacationing in a small New York town, famous actress Florentine Fair falls in love with Roger Dent, an unsophisticated youth with a passion for writing plays. Florentine takes Roger to New York City as her protégé, with the hope that he will find success. Her lover, Morton Mortimer, becomes jealous and convinces the boy that Florentine is an unsavory character. Roger returns to his hometown, and the unhappy experience inspires him to write a masterpiece, which Morton agrees to finance. After Florentine advises Roger to focus on his career, she marries ...
While vacationing in a small New York town, famous actress Florentine Fair falls in love with Roger Dent, an unsophisticated youth with a passion for writing plays. Florentine takes Roger to New York City as her protégé, with the hope that he will find success. Her lover, Morton Mortimer, becomes jealous and convinces the boy that Florentine is an unsavory character. Roger returns to his hometown, and the unhappy experience inspires him to write a masterpiece, which Morton agrees to finance. After Florentine advises Roger to focus on his career, she marries Morton.
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