Fashion Row
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| Directed by | Robert Z. Leonard |
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| Produced by | Robert Z. Leonard |
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| Cinematography | Oliver T. Marsh |
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| Distributed by | Metro Pictures |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Fashion Row is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Mae Murray in a dual role, Earle Foxe, and Freeman Wood.[1] The film involves two Russian sisters emigrate to America. One tries to hide her peasant origins and rises in high society, while the other remains closer to her roots.
Plot
As described in a film magazine review,[2] Russian Olga Farinova becomes a famous actress in New York City. Under the pretense of being of noble birth, she weds a young millionaire. When her sister Zita arrives, she is at first disowned by Olga. A message declaring that Zita is ill lures Olga to the East Side. Olga is trapped there by an old suitor seeking revenge, shot, and dies in her husband's embrace. Zita is then adopted by the millionaire's family.
Cast
- Mae Murray as Olga Farinova / Zita
- Earle Foxe as James Morton
- Freeman Wood as Eric Van Corland
- Mathilde Brundage as Mrs. Van Corland
- Elmo Lincoln as Kaminoff
- Sidney Franklin as Papa Levitzky
- Rosa Rosanova as Mama Levitzky
- Craig Biddle Jr. as Press Agent
References
- ^ Ankerich p. 130
- ^ Pardy, George T. (December 22, 1923). "Feature Previews: Fashion Row". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (4): 25. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Bibliography
- Michael G. Ankerich (2012). Mae Murray: The Girl with the Bee-stung Lips. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0-8131-3690-5
External links
- Fashion Row at IMDb
- Still at www.hollywoodpinups.com
- Lobby card at www.gettyimages.com
- Stills at silenthollywood.com
