Tinsel

Story

Synopsis

After the death of her second husband, Princess Sylvia Carzoni writes to her first husband, Richard Carmichael, requesting the custody of their daughter Ruth. The naïve Ruth is so thrilled at the prospect of entering society that Richard reluctantly allows her to go, and in her new surroundings, she happily receives the attentions of several of her mother's friends. Through her own innocence, Ruth withstands their advances, but she falls victim to the dashing Jefferson Kane, who suggests that she visit him at his home. Suspicious, Sylvia follows her daughter to Jefferson's estate, where she finds Ruth struggling with the villain, and after denouncing him, Sylvia takes the girl home. Sylvia lovingly embraces Ruth, and as she is discussing the shallowness of society life, Richard and Bobby Woodward, Ruth's old sweetheart, arrive demanding Ruth's return. Eventually, however, Sylvia regains Richard's love, and Ruth is united with Bobby.

Director

Oscar Apfel

Writers

Frederick J. Jackson, Wallace Clifton

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

8 July 1918

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Kitty Gordon

  Princess Sylvia Carzoni

• 

  Muriel Ostriche

  Ruth Carmichael

• 

  Frank Mayo

  Jefferson Kane

• 

  Bradley Barker

  Richard Carmichael

• 

  Ralph Graves

  Bobby Woodward

• 

  George De Carlton

  Stephen Roche

• Tony Merlo

  Dickey Flemming

• Marie Nau

  Denise

• Anne Dearing