The Blooming Angel

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The Blooming Angel
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Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Written by Wallace Irwin (novel)
Produced by Samuel Goldwyn
Starring
Cinematography George Webber
Production
company
Distributed byGoldwyn Distributing
Release date
February 8, 1920
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Blooming Angel is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Madge Kennedy, Pat O'Malley, and Margery Wilson. [1]

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Plot

Floss Brannon, ousted from college due to her mischievous behavior, marries Chester Framm, a struggling young student with aspirations of becoming an orator. Facing financial strain from Chester's meager income as an insurance clerk, Floss devises a solution by creating a complexion cream named "Angel Bloom." To leverage Chester's oratory skills for promoting Angel Bloom, Floss orchestrates a plan involving renting an elephant, coating it with the cream, and having Chester endorse the product while riding on the elephant's back.

However, Floss's scheme takes a downturn when the elephant collapses, leading her rival, Carlotta, to accuse her of animal cruelty. Floss's innocence is eventually established during the trial when the elephant unexpectedly recovers and makes a dramatic appearance outside the courtroom window. The resulting publicity brings significant financial success to Chester, Floss, and Angel Bloom.

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References

  1. Parish & Pitts p.336

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