La La Lucille


1920

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 19, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the musical comedy La La Lucille , book by Fred Jackson, lyrics by Arthur J. Jackson and music by George Gershwin (New York, 26 May 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

John Smith inherits two million dollars from his wealthy aunt on the condition that he divorce his wife Lucille, a former vaudeville performer. In order to qualify for his inheritence, John concocts the idea of divorcing his wife and then remarrying her. To establish grounds for the divorce, John registers at a hotel with Fannie, the janitor's wife. Their neighbors in the adjoining room are Britton Hughes and his bride Peggy, who are being pursued by the bride's father. The arrival of Fannie's husband precipitates a panic in the two apartments, during which time, John and Peggy are thrown together. At that moment, Lucille arrives and believes that John is guilty of a real affair. Numerous complications arise until John's aunt appears and tells her nephew that the will was all a test of his love for Lucille, and when the runaway bride and groom are forgiven, all ends happily.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 19, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the musical comedy La La Lucille , book by Fred Jackson, lyrics by Arthur J. Jackson and music by George Gershwin (New York, 26 May 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

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Notes

George Gershwin composed his first complete Broadway score for the musical on which this film was based.