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The Streets of Illusion (1917)

The Streets of Illusion poster
Directed by
William Parke
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
50 min
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A woman navigates the harsh realities of urban life in early 20th century America. She faces challenges that test her resilience and personal values.

dramaticsolemnpoignantreflectivebittersweetvisually starkunderstatedvintage

What happens

The Streets of Illusion is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by William Parke and starring Gladys Hulette, J.H. Gilmour and Richard Barthelmess. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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