A Society Sensation
1918 · 25 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Comedy
A wealthy society playboy falls in love with the daughter of a poor fisherman. After Valentino shot to fame, A Society Sensation was cut down to a meek 24 minutes so the lead would be in every scene. Title cards tried to make up for the lost scenes.
Directed by Paul Powell · Written by Perley Poore Sheehan
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Carmel Myers Margaret Fairfax -
Rudolph Valentino Richard Bradley -
Lydia Yeamans Titus Mrs. Jones -
Alfred Allen Captain Harry Hannibal Fairfax -
Fred Kelsey JIm Cox -
Zasu Pitts Mary -
Harold Goodwin Timmy
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