The Fires of Youth

The Fires of Youth

52 mins | Drama | June 16, 1917

The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.

The Fires of Youth

52 mins | Drama | June 16, 1917

The Fires of Youth
The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.
Producers Thanhouser Company
Original title The Fires of Youth
Directors Émile Chautard
Writers Agnes Christine Johnston

Cast

Frederick Warde

as Iron Hearted Pemberton

Jeanne Eagels

as Billy's Sister

Helen Badgley

as Billy

Ernest Howard

as Billy's Father

Robert Vaughn

as Jim