As described in a film magazine,[3] Jerome Trevor (Hardy), international pianist, pays a visit to an orphanage and is deeply struck by the talent of blind lass Rose Duncan (Mackaill) for violin playing. Learning that she has an uncle in New York City, he decides to make arrangements by which she can live with her relative and be advanced in her art. But while on her way, her uncle is killed by an automobile. Rose at Pennsylvania Station meets gang leader Bull Morgan (Randolf). In order to avoid arrest, Bull poses as her uncle, intending to desert her later that day. Later some gangsters direct Rose to Bull's headquarters. Bull realizes that the young blind woman could become a useful aid and she becomes a member of the gang. Jimmy Harrison (Rennie), a member of the gang, falls under the magic of Roses's wonderful music and her gentle ways. Rose is unaware that she is consorting with criminals and utilized to attract people to the front of a house while the gang operates in the rear. Finally Jimmy and Bull engage in a fight over Rose, and she is accidentally hit over the head and knocked senseless. While she is ill, her pleading with the gang has such good results that even Bull gives in and all resolve to take the straight path. However, after a famous surgeon states that Rose's sight can be restored by an operation, the gang decides to commit one final robbery to obtain the money. As a result, Jimmy is arrested and sent to jail. Jerome finds Rose and her music training is assured and her sight restored. Unaware of his arrest, she thinks Jimmy has deserted her. At the end of two years, Rose makes a successful debut. Jimmy, finally released, goes with his old companions to the reception to honor Rose. Although her gratitude to Jerome has led to an engagement with him, she breaks it in favor of the faithful Jimmy.
With no prints of Mighty Lak' a Rose located in any film archives, it is considered a lost film.[4][5]
Referencesedit
^"Stanton's Great Song, "Mighty Lak a Rose," Makes Film a Success". The Atlanta Constitution. February 12, 1923. p. 4.
^Mayer, Mary (March 2, 1930). "Nimble Feet Aid to Fame". The Los Angeles Times. p. B14.
^"Mighty Lak' a Rose: First National Photoplay in Eight Parts". Exhibitor's Trade Review. 13 (11). East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania: Exhibitor's Trade Review, Inc.: 576 February 10, 1923.
^The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Mighty Lak' a Rose
^Progressive Silent Film List: Mighty Lak' a Rose at silentera.com
External linksedit
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The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Mighty Lak' a Rose
Surviving still: James Rennie, Dorothy Mackaill, pooch (University of Washington, Sayre collection)
April 12, 2024
mighty, rose, film, mighty, rose, 1923, american, silent, drama, film, produced, directed, edwin, carewe, distributed, associated, first, national, later, first, national, pictures, this, film, stars, james, rennie, anders, randolf, dorothy, mackaill, first, s. Mighty Lak a Rose is a 1923 American silent drama film produced and directed by Edwin Carewe and distributed by Associated First National later First National Pictures This film stars James Rennie Anders Randolf and Dorothy Mackaill in her first starring role 1 2 Mighty Lak a RoseContemporary movie posterDirected byEdwin CarewePhilip Masi assistant director Written byAdelaide Heilbron scenario George V Hobart intertitles Story byCurtis BentonProduced byEdwin CareweStarringJames RennieDorothy MackaillAnders RandolfCinematographySol PolitoEdited byRobert De LaceyDistributed byAssociated First National PicturesRelease dateFebruary 13 1923 1923 02 13 United States Running time80 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageSilent English intertitles Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Preservation 4 References 5 External linksPlot editAs described in a film magazine 3 Jerome Trevor Hardy international pianist pays a visit to an orphanage and is deeply struck by the talent of blind lass Rose Duncan Mackaill for violin playing Learning that she has an uncle in New York City he decides to make arrangements by which she can live with her relative and be advanced in her art But while on her way her uncle is killed by an automobile Rose at Pennsylvania Station meets gang leader Bull Morgan Randolf In order to avoid arrest Bull poses as her uncle intending to desert her later that day Later some gangsters direct Rose to Bull s headquarters Bull realizes that the young blind woman could become a useful aid and she becomes a member of the gang Jimmy Harrison Rennie a member of the gang falls under the magic of Roses s wonderful music and her gentle ways Rose is unaware that she is consorting with criminals and utilized to attract people to the front of a house while the gang operates in the rear Finally Jimmy and Bull engage in a fight over Rose and she is accidentally hit over the head and knocked senseless While she is ill her pleading with the gang has such good results that even Bull gives in and all resolve to take the straight path However after a famous surgeon states that Rose s sight can be restored by an operation the gang decides to commit one final robbery to obtain the money As a result Jimmy is arrested and sent to jail Jerome finds Rose and her music training is assured and her sight restored Unaware of his arrest she thinks Jimmy has deserted her At the end of two years Rose makes a successful debut Jimmy finally released goes with his old companions to the reception to honor Rose Although her gratitude to Jerome has led to an engagement with him she breaks it in favor of the faithful Jimmy Cast editJames Rennie as Jimmy Harrison Sam Hardy as Jerome Trevor Anders Randolf as Bull Morgan Harry Short as Slippery Eddie Foster Dorothy Mackaill as Rose Duncan Helene Montrose as Hard Boiled Molly Malone Paul Panzer as Humpty Logan Dora Mills Adams as Mrs TrevorPreservation editWith no prints of Mighty Lak a Rose located in any film archives it is considered a lost film 4 5 References edit Stanton s Great Song Mighty Lak a Rose Makes Film a Success The Atlanta Constitution February 12 1923 p 4 Mayer Mary March 2 1930 Nimble Feet Aid to Fame The Los Angeles Times p B14 Mighty Lak a Rose First National Photoplay in Eight Parts Exhibitor s Trade Review 13 11 East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Exhibitor s Trade Review Inc 576 February 10 1923 The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog Mighty Lak a Rose Progressive Silent Film List Mighty Lak a Rose at silentera comExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mighty Lak a Rose 1923 film Mighty Lak a Rose at IMDb nbsp Synopsis at AllMovie The AFI Catalog of Feature Films Mighty Lak a Rose Surviving still James Rennie Dorothy Mackaill pooch University of Washington Sayre collection Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mighty Lak 27 a Rose film amp oldid 1214775639, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
