The Fires of Youth (1917)
Overview
The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.
Cast
Frederick Warde
Iron Hearted Pemberton
Jeanne Eagels
Billy's Sister
Helen Badgley
Billy
Robert Vaughn
Jim
Carey L. Hastings
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