The Cinderella Man (1917)
Comedy | 16 December 1917
Cast:
Mae Marsh, Tom Moore, Alec B. Francis [ More ]Director:
George Loane TuckerWriter:
George Loane TuckerProduction Designer:
Hugo BallinProduction Company:
Goldwyn Pictures Corp.The start of principal photography was announced in the 1 Sep 1917 Motography. Screen rights for the 1916 source play, The Cinderella Man by Edward Childs Carpenter, were acquired by Goldwyn Pictures Corp. through producer Oliver Morosco and the author. The 8 Sep 1917 Exhibitors Herald identified the filming location as Goldwyn Studios in Fort Lee, NJ.
According to the 6 Oct 1917 Motography, art director Hugo Ballin created a village set that featured “rooftops, chimneys, rain pipes and shutters,” then subjected it to a simulated snowstorm. Lead actress Mae Marsh found the scene so convincing that she reportedly appeared on set the next day wearing furs. The 15 Dec 1917 Motion Picture News revealed that 1,087 shots were made during the course of production, many of which were taken a second time “to guard against mishaps,” resulting in a total of 2,074. An estimated 307 were used in the completed film.
he 1 Dec 1917 Exhibitors Herald announced that the picture was scheduled for release on 16 Dec 1917 to coincide with the Christmas season. A Calgary, Alberta, Canada, opening preceded at the Regent Theatre during the week of 9 Dec 1917, followed by New York City opening at the Strand Theatre on the release date. The 19 Jan 1918 Exhibitors Herald
reported that the film was well-received at the Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, IN, and at the Stanley Theatre in Philadelphia, PA. ...
The start of principal photography was announced in the 1 Sep 1917 Motography. Screen rights for the 1916 source play, The Cinderella Man by Edward Childs Carpenter, were acquired by Goldwyn Pictures Corp. through producer Oliver Morosco and the author. The 8 Sep 1917 Exhibitors Herald identified the filming location as Goldwyn Studios in Fort Lee, NJ.
According to the 6 Oct 1917 Motography, art director Hugo Ballin created a village set that featured “rooftops, chimneys, rain pipes and shutters,” then subjected it to a simulated snowstorm. Lead actress Mae Marsh found the scene so convincing that she reportedly appeared on set the next day wearing furs. The 15 Dec 1917 Motion Picture News revealed that 1,087 shots were made during the course of production, many of which were taken a second time “to guard against mishaps,” resulting in a total of 2,074. An estimated 307 were used in the completed film.
he 1 Dec 1917 Exhibitors Herald announced that the picture was scheduled for release on 16 Dec 1917 to coincide with the Christmas season. A Calgary, Alberta, Canada, opening preceded at the Regent Theatre during the week of 9 Dec 1917, followed by New York City opening at the Strand Theatre on the release date. The 19 Jan 1918 Exhibitors Herald
reported that the film was well-received at the Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, IN, and at the Stanley Theatre in Philadelphia, PA.
Marjorie Caner returns from Europe and finds life to be quite lonely in the cavernous mansion of her wealthy father, Morris Caner. Upon learning that Anthony Quintard, a young poet, is living in poverty next door while writing the libretto for an opera, she skips across the rooftops to bring him a Christmas banquet. Knowing that Tony detests wealth, Marjorie claims she is a secretary to the Caner family. She then volunteers to type his libretto, and a close intimacy grows between them. Tony wins a $10,000 prize for his work but is enraged when he discovers that Marjorie is an heiress. Morris Caner, mellowed under his daughter's tutelage, comes to the rescue by feigning financial ruin, which reconciles the two ...
Marjorie Caner returns from Europe and finds life to be quite lonely in the cavernous mansion of her wealthy father, Morris Caner. Upon learning that Anthony Quintard, a young poet, is living in poverty next door while writing the libretto for an opera, she skips across the rooftops to bring him a Christmas banquet. Knowing that Tony detests wealth, Marjorie claims she is a secretary to the Caner family. She then volunteers to type his libretto, and a close intimacy grows between them. Tony wins a $10,000 prize for his work but is enraged when he discovers that Marjorie is an heiress. Morris Caner, mellowed under his daughter's tutelage, comes to the rescue by feigning financial ruin, which reconciles the two lovers.
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