The Miracle of Manhattan (1921)
Melodrama | 10 April 1921
Director:
George ArchainbaudWriters:
Edward J. Montagne, Bradley KingCinematographer:
William WagnerProduction Company:
Selznick Pictures Corp.The production was announced in the 10 April 1920 Moving Picture World by its working title, “The Gilded Butterfly,” named after an original story by Earl H. Miller, a pseudonym for writer Josephine McLaughlin, who was better known as Bradley King. The purchase was credited to Myron Selznick, production chief of Selznick Pictures Corp. An article in the 19 June 1920 Camera noted that the story was intended as a starring vehicle for actor Eugene O’Brien.
Nearly eight months later, the 12 February 1921 Motion Picture News reported that filming was nearly completed. O’Brien had since been replace by Matt Moore. The 19 March 1921 Exhibitors Herald announced the official title as The Miracle of Manhattan.
The film was scheduled for release on 10 April 1921 and opened during the week of 24 April 1921 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Soon after, the 21 May 1921 Motion Picture News reported that the recently formed Music Score Service Corporation had prepared musical accompaniment for the film, along with several other May 1921 releases. The company was headed by Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld, musical director for New York City’s Rivoli, Rialto, and Criterion theaters.
The Miracle of Manhattan was listed in the January 1922 Educational Film as being approved for “children and young people” in the state of Indiana.
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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The production was announced in the 10 April 1920 Moving Picture World by its working title, “The Gilded Butterfly,” named after an original story by Earl H. Miller, a pseudonym for writer Josephine McLaughlin, who was better known as Bradley King. The purchase was credited to Myron Selznick, production chief of Selznick Pictures Corp. An article in the 19 June 1920 Camera noted that the story was intended as a starring vehicle for actor Eugene O’Brien.
Nearly eight months later, the 12 February 1921 Motion Picture News reported that filming was nearly completed. O’Brien had since been replace by Matt Moore. The 19 March 1921 Exhibitors Herald announced the official title as The Miracle of Manhattan.
The film was scheduled for release on 10 April 1921 and opened during the week of 24 April 1921 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Soon after, the 21 May 1921 Motion Picture News reported that the recently formed Music Score Service Corporation had prepared musical accompaniment for the film, along with several other May 1921 releases. The company was headed by Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld, musical director for New York City’s Rivoli, Rialto, and Criterion theaters.
The Miracle of Manhattan was listed in the January 1922 Educational Film as being approved for “children and young people” in the state of Indiana.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
New York City society girl Evelyn Whitney, engaged to a wealthy young man, determines to prove that she can make her own living on the Lower East Side. After failing as both a factory worker and a waitress, she succeeds as cafe singer Mary Malone, and falls in love with former gang leader Larry Marshall. Stella, a jealous rival, attempts to stab Evelyn and is shot by Larry. Evelyn flees to her home, where she suffers from a lengthy illness. Upon learning that Larry is on trial for murder, she testifies on his behalf and assures his acquittal. They are married soon ...
New York City society girl Evelyn Whitney, engaged to a wealthy young man, determines to prove that she can make her own living on the Lower East Side. After failing as both a factory worker and a waitress, she succeeds as cafe singer Mary Malone, and falls in love with former gang leader Larry Marshall. Stella, a jealous rival, attempts to stab Evelyn and is shot by Larry. Evelyn flees to her home, where she suffers from a lengthy illness. Upon learning that Larry is on trial for murder, she testifies on his behalf and assures his acquittal. They are married soon after.
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