''Paint and Powder'' is a surviving 1925 American silent

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produced and released by the

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. The director of the film was

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, later be best known as a producer and one of Louis B. Mayer's right hand men over at

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. The star of this film is Elaine Hammerstein, sister of the music writer and granddaughter of the theatrical impresario, both named Oscar Hammerstein.

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, a waiter in a cheap cabaret loves the premier dancer of the place, and when a noted theatrical producer visits the cabaret, the waiter by deft manipulation obtains his wallet. He dresses the young woman up and tries to put her on Broadway. Later the waiter is sent up the river. When he is released, he finds the young woman married and successful. He is heartbroken but does not try to win her back.

Cast

Preservation

A print of ''Paint and Powder'' is held by the

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and in the

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.Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: ''Paint and Powder''
/ref> It has also been released on DVD.

References

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* 1925 films American silent feature films 1925 drama films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Hunt Stromberg 1920s American films 1920s English-language films English-language drama films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub