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The Fires of Youth

The Fires of Youth

191752m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1917

Runtime

52m

Storyline

The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Jun 16, 1917
Director
Émile Chautard
Émile Chautard
Production
Thanhouser Company
Thanhouser Company
Production Countries
United States of America

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