Etta of the Footlights (1914)

9.0/10 • 16 min • Drama

Overview

Etta Lang, a chorus girl, is the principal support of an invalid mother and her sister and brother, not only working at the theater, but looking after their small boarding house. Among their lodgers is Brutus Bellamy, an old actor. He becomes interested in the girl, and offers to teach her acting. She learns rapidly. She arrives at the theater late and is abused by the stage manager, Joseph Burton. Cecil Wentworth, one of the backers of the theater, takes her part and becomes interested in her.

Cast

Maurice Costello

Mary Charleson

Jane Fearnley

Gladden James

Charles Kent

Dolores Costello

Helene Costello

Robert Gaillard

A Theatrical Producer

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