Movie Description
The Pulse of Life
(1917)Overview
Lisetta, the daughter of a fisherman, lives with her father and brother on the island of Capri. When Serrani, an Italian who has grown wealthy in New York, visits the island, he induces Lisetta to accompany him to America. There he abandons her and she becomes a dancer in an underworld café owned by "Dago" Joe, where she meets the artist Stanford Graham, who employs her as a model. Meanwhile, Lisetta's brother Domenic comes to New York to avenge his sister's dishonor.
Featured Crew
Cast
Lisetta Maseto
Guido Serrani
Buckety Sue
Molly Capels
Domenic
Stanford Graham
Dago Joe
Luigi Maseto (as Edward Brown)
Hasting Capels
Fish Merchant
Facts
Original TitleThe Pulse of Life
Status Released
Release Information
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1917-04-09
Original Language
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesUniversal Film Manufacturing Company,Bluebird Photoplays
Genres
- Drama