Revelation (1918 film)

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Revelation
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Directed by George D. Baker
Written by Ethel Browning (scenario)
George D. Baker (scenario)
Based onThe Rose Bush of a Thousand Years
by Mabel Wagnalls
Starring Alla Nazimova
CinematographyRay Smallwood
Eugene Gaudio
Production
company
Distributed byMetro Pictures
Release date
  • February 17, 1918 (1918-02-17)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Revelation is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by George D. Baker and starring Alla Nazimova. The film was produced and distributed through Metro Pictures. [1] [2]

Contents

A print of the film has been preserved. [3]

Plot

As described in a film magazine, [4] Joline (Nazimova), a young dancer, attracts the attentions of a young artist, Paul (Bryant), and she consents to pose for him. He receives a commission to paint a picture of the Madonna beside a sacred rose bush at a monastery. Events bring Joline to a realization of her useless life and she leaves Paul to devote the rest of her life to a good cause. The war reunites the two lovers when Paul, a soldier, is wounded and Joline is called on care for him.

Cast

References

  1. "Abrreviated View of Movie Page". Afi.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  2. "Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List". Silentera.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  3. "Revelation". Lcweb2.loc.gov. October 27, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  4. "Reviews: Revelation". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (19). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 26. May 4, 1918.