Eyes of the Soul


1919

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 20, 1919
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Artcraft Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "The Salt of the Earth" by George Weston in The Saturday Evening Post (30 Nov 1918).

Synopsis

In order to secure a better future, Gloria Swann, a dancer at the Palm Garden cabaret, decides to accept Judge Malvin's offer of marriage despite the disparity of their ages and social stations. One day while Gloria and the judge are driving in the park, their car nearly runs over Larry Gibson, a soldier blinded in World War I. A remark by Gloria's friend, Teddy Safford, has aroused her maternal feelings, and the sight of the lonely soldier makes her even more sympathetic. Gloria takes Larry home and visits him daily. Larry plays banjo and writes songs about soldier life to cheer suffering servicemen. Gloria takes Larry to the Palm Garden where she sings Larry's song to his accompaniment. The song is a success and brings fame to the blinded soldier. Gloria marries Larry and they later have a baby, through whose eyes Larry sees again.

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 20, 1919
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Artcraft Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "The Salt of the Earth" by George Weston in The Saturday Evening Post (30 Nov 1918).

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Notes

A song, "Eyes of the Soul" words by Ralph Williams and music by Fred Fisher, was written to promote this film.