The Gown Of Destiny (1917)
Rejected by the army because of his petite size, French dress designer Andre Leriche conceives the idea of designing a gown that will aid his country. His employer, Madame Felice, sells the gown to Mrs. Mortimer Reyton, a middle-aged woman who is gradually losing the love of her husband. The gown so transforms her that, in honor of their wedding anniversary, Reyton buys three ambulances for France. Mrs. Reyton then sends the gown to her cousin Natalie. The garment so inspires Englishman Neil Cunningham that, to win Natalie's love, he returns home to enlist. In France, Neil proves himself a hero and, while leading an attack on a German stronghold, saves Andre's father, the mayor of the town, from death. Thus, the gown made a reality of Andre's dream to serve his country.
Director: Lynn Reynolds
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Alma Rubens as Natalie Drew |
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Herrera Tejedde as Andre Leriche |
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Allan Sears as Neil Cunningham |
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Lillian West as Mrs. Reyton |
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J. Barney Sherry as Mr. Reyton |
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Pietro Buzzi as Lucien Leriche |
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Frederick Vroom as Sir John Cunningham |
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Bliss Chevalier as Mme. Felice |
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Kathleen Emerson as |
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Dorothy Marshall as |
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Gino Corrado as in French Consulate office |
| Writing | Earl Derr Biggers | Story |
| Writing | Lynn Reynolds | Writer |
| Directing | Lynn Reynolds | Director |
