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The Hope Chest

  • 1918
  • Passed
  • 50m
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Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in The Hope Chest (1918)
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Daughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila ( Dorothy Gish ) works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish... Read allDaughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila ( Dorothy Gish ) works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne ( Richard Barthelmess ), the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila... Read allDaughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila ( Dorothy Gish ) works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne ( Richard Barthelmess ), the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila is excessively fond of dancing, asks her out without the benefit of a proper introduction... Read all

  • Director
    • Elmer Clifton
  • Writers
    • Mark Lee Luther
    • M.M. Stearns
  • Stars
    • Dorothy Gish
    • George Fawcett
    • Richard Barthelmess
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Elmer Clifton
    • Writers
      • Mark Lee Luther
      • M.M. Stearns
    • Stars
      • Dorothy Gish
      • George Fawcett
      • Richard Barthelmess
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Dorothy Gish
    Dorothy Gish
    • Sheila Moore
    George Fawcett
    George Fawcett
    • Lew Moore
    Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess
    • Tom Ballantyne
    Sam De Grasse
    Sam De Grasse
    • Ballantyne, Sr.
    Kate Toncray
    Kate Toncray
    • Mrs. Ballantyne
    Carol Dempster
    Carol Dempster
    • Ethel Hoyt
    Bertram Grassby
    Bertram Grassby
    • Stoughton Lounsbury
    • Director
      • Elmer Clifton
    • Writers
      • Mark Lee Luther
      • M.M. Stearns
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      The Hope Chest, a 1918 silent comedy-drama starring Dorothy Gish, is a presumed lost film, as its survival is unknown.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 29, 1918 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bättre mans barn
    • Filming locations
      • The Chocolate Shoppe - 217 West 6th Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • New Art Film Company
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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