Innocent's Progress

Story

Synopsis

Tessa Fayne, unhappy in her life as a clerk in a small town candy store, leaves her Aunt Lottie and journeys to New York City to search for Arnold Fuller, an actor who once offered her love as well as a career on the stage. After learning that Arnold is married, Tessa rushes out into the rain and runs headlong into Carey Larned, a young millionaire. Carey takes her to his apartment, where a fellow clubman, Olin Humphreys, tries to attack her. In defending her, Carey suffers a lung hemorrhage and is ordered West by his physician to recuperate. In his absence, Tessa is cared for by Madeline Carson, who, although deeply in love with Carey, has inspired only his friendship in return. Under Madeline's watchful eye, Tessa grows into a beautiful and cultured woman. Several years later, Madeline is killed in an accident, and when Carey returns to visit Tessa, he realizes his love for her and proposes.

Director

Frank Borzage

Writers

Frances Quillan, Frank S. Beresford

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

24 March 1918

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Pauline Starke

  Tessa Fayne

• 

  Lillian West

  Madeline Carson

• 

  Alice Knowland

  Aunt Lottie

• 

  Jack Livingston

  Carey Larned

• Charles Dorian

  Olin Humphreys

• Graham Pettie

  Masters