The Infamous Miss Revell (1921)
50 mins | Mystery, Melodrama | 17 October 1921
Director:
Dallas M. FitzgeraldWriter:
Arthur J. ZellnerCinematographer:
Roy KlaffkiProduction Designer:
Joseph CalderProduction Company:
Metro Pictures Corp.A screen version of William Carey Wonderly’s short story, “The Infamous Miss Revell,” was announced as the next starring vehicle for actress Alice Lake in the 11 Jun 1921 Camera. The 16 Jul 1921 issue reported that principal photography was currently underway. Production took place at Metro Studios in Hollywood, CA. One week later, the 23 Jul 1921 Camera stated that child actor Stanley Goethals had completed his role.
The Infamous Miss Revell was released on 17 Oct 1921, followed by a New York City opening that same week at the State Theatre. Columnist Nellie Revell complained in the 11 Nov 1921 Var that she had received numerous letters inquiring about her connection to the production. Ms. Revell denied any involvement in the production with the statement, “I have been etherized, sterilized, cauterized, analyzed, novelized, itemized, eulogized, but did not know I had been pictureized (sic).” An unflattering review in the 28 Oct 1921 Var estimated the film’s running time at fifty minutes. ...
A screen version of William Carey Wonderly’s short story, “The Infamous Miss Revell,” was announced as the next starring vehicle for actress Alice Lake in the 11 Jun 1921 Camera. The 16 Jul 1921 issue reported that principal photography was currently underway. Production took place at Metro Studios in Hollywood, CA. One week later, the 23 Jul 1921 Camera stated that child actor Stanley Goethals had completed his role.
The Infamous Miss Revell was released on 17 Oct 1921, followed by a New York City opening that same week at the State Theatre. Columnist Nellie Revell complained in the 11 Nov 1921 Var that she had received numerous letters inquiring about her connection to the production. Ms. Revell denied any involvement in the production with the statement, “I have been etherized, sterilized, cauterized, analyzed, novelized, itemized, eulogized, but did not know I had been pictureized (sic).” An unflattering review in the 28 Oct 1921 Var estimated the film’s running time at fifty minutes.
Orphaned twin sisters Julien and Paula Revell form a musical act as a means to support their younger brothers and sisters. Unable to find work, Julien accepts the "protection" of wealthy Maxwell Putnam in return for a home for her family. Two years later, Julien’s benefactor dies and she inherits his fortune for as long as she remains unmarried. Putnam’s niece, Lillian Hildreth, covets her uncle’s fortune and persuades her brother, Max, to become the Revell children’s tutor as a means of romancing Julien. Although Max falls in love with Julien, he hesitates to declare his feelings, due in part to her sordid past. However, it is later revealed that Julien died shortly after Putnam, meaning that Max is actually in love with ...
Orphaned twin sisters Julien and Paula Revell form a musical act as a means to support their younger brothers and sisters. Unable to find work, Julien accepts the "protection" of wealthy Maxwell Putnam in return for a home for her family. Two years later, Julien’s benefactor dies and she inherits his fortune for as long as she remains unmarried. Putnam’s niece, Lillian Hildreth, covets her uncle’s fortune and persuades her brother, Max, to become the Revell children’s tutor as a means of romancing Julien. Although Max falls in love with Julien, he hesitates to declare his feelings, due in part to her sordid past. However, it is later revealed that Julien died shortly after Putnam, meaning that Max is actually in love with Paula.
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