The Gilded Lily (1921 film)

The Gilded Lily
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard
Produced by Adolph Zukor
Robert Z. Leonard
Screenplay by Clara Beranger
Tom McNamara
Starring Mae Murray
Lowell Sherman
Jason Robards, Sr.
Charles K. Gerrard
Leonora von Ottinger
Cinematography Ernest Haller
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • March 6, 1921 (1921-03-06)
Running time
 70 minutes
Country United States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Gilded Lily is a surviving 1921 American silent drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and written by Clara Beranger and Tom McNamara. The film stars Mae Murray, Lowell Sherman, Jason Robards, Sr., Charles K. Gerrard, and Leonora von Ottinger. The film was released on March 6, 1921, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2]

Cast

Production

The opening scene with Mae Murray wearing a gold tinsel cloth costume in front of a deep blue background was shot using the Prizma color system.[3][4]

Preservation status

A print survives in Museo del Cine Buenos Aires, Pablo C. Ducros Hicken archive.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "The-Gilded-Lily - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". nytimes.com. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Gilded Lily". afi.com. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Use Prizma Color in Paramount Feature: Process is Incorporated in Mae Murray Vehicle, Gilded Lily". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 12 (2): 59. January 8, 1921.
  4. ↑ "Showmanship Suggestions in the Stills". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 12 (7): 48. February 12, 1921.
  5. ↑ The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Gilded Lily
  6. ↑ Progressive Silent Film List: The Gilded Lily at silentera.com
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