The Spotted Lily (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Spotted Lily is a drama film directed by Harry Solter, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Wracked with illness and discarded by a wealthy and unscrupulous aristocrat, Yvonne Lamour seeks out her former sweetheart Anatole in order to beg him to care for her infant daughter Yvonne. She finds him in a monastery, now Pere Anatole, having joined to ease the pain of her leaving him. Soon after, Yvonne dies and little Yvonne grows to adulthood and falls in love with Jean Duval, a young violinist. When the war devastates the land, Anatole flees to America, taking Jean and Yvonne with him. There, beset by poverty, Jean endeavors to earn a living by playing the violin, but fails. In desperation, he pawns his violin to buy food and falls victim to the charms of Sonia Maroff, a wealthy woman whose fancy he has captured.
Who’s in it. The Spotted Lily stars Ella Hall as Yvonne, Jack Nelson as Pere Anatole, Victor Rodman as Jean (as Victor Rottman) and George Beranger as Captain Franz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spotted Lily page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spotted Lily tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spotted Lily (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spotted Lily change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Spotted Lily?
- The Spotted Lily stars Ella Hall, Jack Nelson, Victor Rodman, George Beranger and Gretchen Lederer.
- When was The Spotted Lily released?
- The Spotted Lily was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.