''The Silver Lining'' is a 1921 American silent

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...

directed by

Roland West Roland West (February 20, 1885 – March 31, 1952) was an American film director, known for his innovative proto-film noir movies of the 1920s and early 1930s. He is however best known for his possible involvement in the death of Hollywood ...

. It is not known whether the film currently survives.

Plot

While discussing heredity, a man recalls the story of two orphan girls to a pair of cohorts at a ball. Angel (Carmen) is adopted by crooks who teach her to steal, while Evelyn (Valli) is the criminally inclined girl adopted by a wealthy family. When Angel steals a watch from a passenger on the train, the man refuses to press charges and enlists her help in his confidence scheme in Havana. Evelyn is engaged to marry the promising author Robert Ellington (Austin), but after a quarrel, the writer goes to Havana and meets and falls for Angel. Ellington is scheduled to leave on a ship but gives his ticket to Johnson (Albertson), the secret agent and con man. Angel watches tearfully as the boat pulls away before Ellington reveals he loves her, and the two are left in happiness. The film ends as the story teller turning and pointing out the couple dancing at the ball.The film is summarized in

Cast

Coit Albertson Edward Coit Albertson (October 14, 1880 – December 13, 1953) was an American stage and film actor. Biography Albertson was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Elizabeth (née Stock) Albertson, and began his acting career on Br ...

.....George Johnson *

Jewel Carmen Jewel Carmen (born Florence Lavina Quick; July 13, 1897 – March 4, 1984) was an American silent film actress who appeared in over 30 films, primarily in the late 1910s. In addition to her film career, she was involved in several scandals ...

.....The Angel *

Leslie Austin Leslie Austin (21 November 1885 – May 1974) was an English actor. He appeared in 30 films between 1915 and 1930. He was born in London London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city o ...

.....Robert Ellington *

Virginia Valli Virginia Valli (January 18, 1895 – September 24, 1968) was an American stage and film actress whose motion picture career started in the silent film era and lasted until the beginning of the sound film era of the 1930s. Early life Valli was b ...

.....Evelyn Schofield *Theodore Babcock.....Eugene Narcom *Marie Coverdale.....Mrs. George Schofield *Edwards Davis.....George Schofield *

Dorothy Dickson Dorothy Dickson (July 25, 1893 – September 25, 1995) was an American-born, London-based theater actress and singer, and a centenarian. Biography and career Dickson is known mostly for her rendition of the Jerome Kern song "Look for the ...

.....Dancer *

Arthur Donaldson Arthur William Donaldson (13 December 1901 – 18 January 1993) was a Scottish journalist and Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. He was leader of the Scottish National Party from 1960 to 1969. Early years Donaldson was born in Dundee, t ...

.....Friend of the Baxters *Paul Everton.....Detective *

J. Herbert Frank J. Herbert Frank (May 12, 1885 – March 7, 1926) was an American actor of the silent era and on stage. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1914 and 1924. He was sometimes billed as Herbert Frank. Frank was born in Manhattan, New York ...

.....Big Joe *

Julia Swayne Gordon Julia Swayne Gordon (born Sarah Victoria Smith; October 29, 1878 – May 28, 1933) was an American actress who appeared in at least 228 films between 1908 and 1933. Early years Gordon was born in Columbus, Ohio to Louis and Anna Smith and was ...

.....Gentle Annie *Carl Hyson.....Dancer *

Gladden James Gladden James (February 26, 1888 – August 28, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1911 and 1946. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, from leukemia. Family In 1914 h ...

.....Billy Dean *

Jule Power Louise "Jule" Power (1880February, 1932) was an American silent film and stage actress. Early life Power was born in Portland, Oregon to Richard B. Power and N. L. Power. Her father died when she was young and she had to try to earn a living. ...

.....Mrs. Baxte *

Henry Sedley Henry Sedley may refer to: * Henry Sedley (actor) * Henry Sedley (journalist) * Sir Henry Sedley, 3rd Baronet, of the Sedley baronets {{hndis, Sedley, Henry ...

.....Mr. Baxter *Charles Wellesley.....Burton Hardy

References

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* 1921 films 1921 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed by Roland West Metro Pictures films 1920s American films 1920s English-language films English-language drama films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub