The Gilded Dream (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Gilded Dream is a drama film directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon, running about 50 minutes. “The story of a girl who leads a calico existence and dreams of a Georgeous Satin future” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leona Williard works in a millinery shop in a small town while dreaming of going to New York and marrying a wealthy man. An inheritance of five thousand dollars turns her dream into a reality, and Leona goes to the city where she meets Mrs. Geraldine De Forest, an old friend of her mother's who introduces Leona to a wealthy widower named Frazer Boynton. Boynton proposes to the girl, but Leona refuses because she is in love with Jasper Halroyd. Mrs. De Forest, who is secretly in love with Jasper, lies to Leona that he is her lover. Horrified, Leona accepts Boynton's proposal, but later, after Jasper saves Leona from drowning, she realizes that she still loves him.
Who’s in it. The Gilded Dream stars Carmel Myers as Leona, Tom Chatterton as Jasper Halroyd, Elsa Lorimer as Geraldine and Zola Claire as Sara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gilded Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gilded Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gilded Dream (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gilded Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Gilded Dream?
- The Gilded Dream stars Carmel Myers, Tom Chatterton, Elsa Lorimer, Zola Claire and May McCulley.
- When was The Gilded Dream released?
- The Gilded Dream was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.