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  • The City of Purple Dreams (1918)
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The City of Purple Dreams (1918)
Drama

Miss Otis nearly hits a derelict with her car, and out of sympathy she gives him some money and advises him to "clean up and keep clean." Soon after, the derelict meets Esther, an anarchist who involves him in a plot to blackmail a banker....See moreMiss Otis nearly hits a derelict with her car, and out of sympathy she gives him some money and advises him to "clean up and keep clean." Soon after, the derelict meets Esther, an anarchist who involves him in a plot to blackmail a banker. When he realizes that Miss Otis is the banker's daughter, the derelict tears up the banker's check but is arrested and committed to an asylum. Esther, who is in love with the derelict, helps him escape, and he resolves to attain a position of wealth and importance. After he earns his fortune, he rejects Esther's affections and asks Miss Otis to marry him. See less
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William Nicholas Selig (as William N. Selig)
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Updated Jan 10, 1918

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Jan 10, 1918 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Tom Santschi
Daniel Fitzhugh (as Thomas Santschi) Daniel Fitzhugh (as Thomas Santschi)   See fewer
Bessie Eyton
Kathlyn Otis Kathlyn Otis   See fewer
Fritzi Brunette
Esther Strom Esther Strom   See fewer
Harry Lonsdale
Henry Hunt Henry Hunt   See fewer
Frank Clark
Symington Otis Symington Otis   See fewer
Allan Sears
Olaf Nikolay (as A.D. Sears) Olaf Nikolay (as A.D. Sears)   See fewer
Lafe McKee
Pat Kelly (as Lafayette McKee) Pat Kelly (as Lafayette McKee)   See fewer
Fred Huntley
Thomas Quigg Thomas Quigg   See fewer
William Scott
Artie Sparkle Artie Sparkle   See fewer
Eugenie Besserer
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