Reputation (1921)

Actress Fay McMillan finds her child, Pauline, whom she deserted years ago, in an orphanage, but Monty, her financer, objects to her taking the girl back. In Paris, France, she becomes a sensation as "Laura Figlan." While intoxicated, however, she cancels her American engagement. Meanwhile, her daughter, having left the orphanage and "inherited" her mother's talent, tries to substitute for Laura and carries out the impersonation successfully. The mother, now a dope addict, hears of the imposture and comes to the theater and shoots Dan Frawley, leaving Pauline to take the blame. As Pauline is about to be sentenced, Laura discovers that she is aiding in the prosecution of her own child, and after writing a confession, she kills herself.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 10 min
GenresDrama
FilmmakersRole
Stuart Paton Director
Lucien Hubbard Writer
Edwina LeVin Writer
Doris Schroeder Writer
Hugo Riesenfeld Composer
Harold Janes Cinematographer
CastRole
Priscilla Dean
Fay McMillan, later Laura Figlan/Pauline Stevens
Mae Giraci
Pauline Stevens, as a child
Harry von Meter
Monty Edwards
Harry Carter
Dan Frawley