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The Pulse of Life

The Pulse of Life

191750m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1917

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Lisetta, the daughter of a fisherman, lives with her father and brother on the island of Capri. When Serrani, an Italian who has grown wealthy in New York, visits the island, he induces Lisetta to accompany him to America. There he abandons her and she becomes a dancer in an underworld café owned by "Dago" Joe, where she meets the artist Stanford Graham, who employs her as a model. Meanwhile, Lisetta's brother Domenic comes to New York to avenge his sister's dishonor.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Apr 9, 1917
Director
Rex Ingram
Rex Ingram
Production
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Bluebird Photoplays
Bluebird Photoplays
Production Countries
United States of America

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