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Footlights (1921)

Movie ★ 7.0 70 min

Drama

Exotic Russian actress Lisa Parsinova tires of her glamorous life on the New York stage and returns, under her actual identity as Lizzie Parsons, to her small New England hometown. But she is pursued by a young man who is in love with the famed Russian alter ego.

John S. Robertson Director Josephine Lovett Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 2, 1921
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0012185
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Cast

Elsie Ferguson Elsie Ferguson Lisa Parsinova / Lizzie Parsons Reginald Denny Reginald Denny Brett Page Marc McDermott Marc McDermott Oswald Kane Octavia Handworth Octavia Handworth Etta

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Frequently asked questions

What is Footlights about?
Exotic Russian actress Lisa Parsinova tires of her glamorous life on the New York stage and returns, under her actual identity as Lizzie Parsons, to her small New England hometown. But she is pursued by a young man who is in love with the famed Russian alter ego.
Who directed Footlights?
Footlights was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Footlights?
Footlights stars Elsie Ferguson, Reginald Denny, Marc McDermott, Octavia Handworth.
When was Footlights released?
Footlights is a 1921 drama film.
Where can I watch Footlights?
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