The Silver Lining (1921)
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At a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leighton, three men are discussing the effects of heredity in shaping the careers of children. To prove his contention that the theory of heredity is often demonstrated to be false, John Strong, a secret service agent, tells a true story: Two orphan sisters are adopted, one by society leaders, the other by a couple of crooks. The latter, known as "The Angel," becomes an expert pickpocket, while the other, Evelyn, becomes a reigning belle.
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Jewel CarmenThe Angel
Leslie AustinRobert Ellington
Coit AlbertsonGeorge Johnson
Virginia ValliEvelyn Schofield
Julia Swayne GordonGentle AnnieJ. Herbert FrankBig Joe
Edwards DavisGeorge SchofieldMarie CoverdaleMrs. George Schofield
Gladden JamesBilly Dean
Theodore BabcockEugene NarcomCharles WellesleyBurton HardyHenry SedleyMr. BaxterMovie DNA
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What is The Silver Lining about?
At a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leighton, three men are discussing the effects of heredity in shaping the careers of children. To prove his contention that the theory of heredity is often demonstrated to be false, John Strong, a secret service agent, tells a true story: Two orphan sisters are adopted, one by society leaders, the other by a couple of crooks. The latter, known as "The Angel," becomes an expert pickpocket, while the other, Evelyn, becomes a reigning belle.
How long is The Silver Lining?
The Silver Lining has a runtime of 60 minutes.