The Lure of the Gown
1909"Fine feathers make fine birds", and handsome gowns make handsome women. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's art she easily fascinates the male contingent, among whom is Enrico, the sweetheart of Veronica, a street singer. Enrico is so enraptured at the sight of Isabelle in her resplendent attire that he becomes her abject slave, casting aside the poor, peasant-clad little Italian street singer, who has loved him devotedly. Crushed almost beyond endurance the poor girl stands sobbing at the entrance of the park where the inconsistent lever left her. Her tears attract the attention of a wealthy young couple who happen to pass. In answer to their queries she tells them how contemptibly her sweetheart acted, and all because of the fascinating influence of a gown.
Acted in
Marion Leonard
as Isabelle
Harry Solter
as Enrico
Florence Lawrence
as Veronica
Linda Arvidson
as Rich Woman
Edwin August
Adele DeGarde
as Child on Street
Anita Hendrie
as Veronica's Partner
Charles Inslee
as Second Suitor
Arthur V. Johnson
as At Dance
David Miles
as Butler / Man on Street
Owen Moore
as Rich Man
John R. Cumpson
as Man on Street / At Dance
Vivian Prescott
Herbert Prior
as Man on Street
Mack Sennett
as At Dance
Dorothy West
as At Dance