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When Love Was Blind (1917)

1917-04-15 · 50m · EN
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Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.

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Frederick SullivanDirectorAgnes Christine JohnstonWriter

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Florence La BadieFlorence La BadieEleanor GraysonBoyd MarshallBoyd MarshallBurton LesterInda PalmerInda PalmerMrs. MeggsHarris GordonHarris GordonFrank HargreaveGladys LeslieGladys LeslieVera HargreaveIda DarlingIda DarlingBurton's AuntHelen BadgleyHelen BadgleyEthyle CookeEthyle CookeRuth PorterGrace HendersonGrace HendersonThomas A. CurranThomas A. CurranJohn - Her FatherHenry LeoneHenry LeoneAnna OsgoodAnna Osgood

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What is When Love Was Blind about?

Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.

How long is When Love Was Blind?

When Love Was Blind has a runtime of 50 minutes.