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The Lure of the Gown (1909)
Short | 6 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

The Lure of the Gown (1909)

Short | 6 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

"Fine feathers make fine birds.'' and handsome gowns make handsome women, and a handsome woman is the most fascinating thing extant. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's ...See more"Fine feathers make fine birds.'' and handsome gowns make handsome women, and a handsome woman is the most fascinating thing extant. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's art she easily fascinates the male contingent, among whom is Enrico, the sweetheart of Veronica, a street singer. Enrico is so enraptured at the sight of Isabelle in her resplendent attire that he becomes her abject slave, casting aside the poor, peasant-clad little Italian street singer, who has loved him devotedly. Crushed almost beyond endurance the poor girl stands sobbing at the entrance of the park where the inconsistent lever left her. Her tears attract the attention of a wealthy young couple who happen to pass. In answer to their queries she tells them how contemptibly her sweetheart acted, and all because of the fascinating influence of a gown. The lady is moved to commiseration and offers her aid in the gift of the most beautiful gown Veronica has ever seen. Her opportunity for revenge has turned her love to hate, and as she appears at the Italian Benevolent Association ball, she is the star of the event, for she looks like a queen as she promenades the ball room. She at once becomes the "Mrs. Trouble" of the evening, for the men all desert their partners and flock around her, beseeching but a smile. All this elicits from the women folk delicate little bon-mots such as "Hussy." "Temptress." "Cat," "False hair." "Paints." Oh, well, you know how it is. Enrico is thrown into a rage that runs the entire gamut of emotions, love, jealousy, hate, disappointment and a few others, too numerous to mention here. He begs forgiveness, declaring undying love, but she tells him it is the gown that has attracted him and not her, but on his knees he swears. Still she will not trust him and turns to a poor good-hearted Italian who has persistently loved her despite her coldness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Marion Leonard Isabelle Isabelle See fewer	What Avails the Crown (1912)
Harry Solter Enrico Enrico See fewer	The Taming of the Shrew (1908)
Florence Lawrence Veronica Veronica See fewer	Not Like Other Girls (1912)
Anita Hendrie Veronica's Partner Veronica's Partner See fewer	And a Little Child Shall Lead Them (1909)
Charles Inslee Second Suitor Second Suitor See fewer	Adventures of Tarzan (1921)
Owen Moore Rich Man Rich Man See fewer	A Star Is Born (1937)
Linda Arvidson Rich Woman Rich Woman See fewer	Everyman (1913)
David Miles Butler / Man on Street Butler / Man on Street See fewer	Everyman (1913)
Edwin August Actor Actor See fewer	The Yellow Passport (1916)
John R. Cumpson Man on Street / At Dance Man on Street / At Dance See fewer	The Joke They Played on Bumptious (1910)
Adele DeGarde Child on Street Child on Street See fewer	Lights of New York (1916)
Arthur V. Johnson At Dance At Dance See fewer	The Beloved Adventurer (1914)
Vivian Prescott Actress Actress See fewer	The Open Road (1912)
Herbert Prior Man on Street Man on Street See fewer	Why Girls Go Back Home (1926)
Mack Sennett At Dance At Dance See fewer	A Small Town Idol (1921)
Dorothy West At Dance At Dance See fewer	The Guerrilla (1908)