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  • The Lily and the Rose (1915)
  • 50 min | Drama
The Lily and the Rose (1915)
50 min | Drama

To the dismay of Allison Edwards, her adoring bookworm neighbor Mary Randolph falls in love and marries Jack Van Norman, a rich, handsome former football star. After a few months of marital contentment, Jack becomes infatuated with exotic ...See moreTo the dismay of Allison Edwards, her adoring bookworm neighbor Mary Randolph falls in love and marries Jack Van Norman, a rich, handsome former football star. After a few months of marital contentment, Jack becomes infatuated with exotic dancer Rose. Despite Mary's attempts to win him back, Jack agrees to a divorce, moves in with Rose, and leaves Mary to bear their baby alone.The new couple lives happily at the seashore until Jack discovers that whenever he goes away on business, Rose entertains other men. Despondent over Rose's repeated infidelities, Jack commits suicide. At his coffin, Mary forgives him, then finds solace in the arms of the faithful Allison, now a successful author. After dedicating his latest book to her, Allison proposes marriage, and he and Mary happily wed. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Director
Writer
D.W. Griffith (story) (as Granville Warwick)
Producer
Cinematographers
John W. Leezer (as John Leezer) | Hugh McClung (as Hugh C. McClung)
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Updated Nov 7, 1915

Release date
Nov 7, 1915 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Lillian Gish
Mary Randolph - The Lily Mary Randolph - The Lily   See fewer
Wilfred Lucas
Jack Van Norman Jack Van Norman   See fewer
Rosie Dolly
Rose (as Rozsika Dolly) Rose (as Rozsika Dolly)   See fewer
Elmer Clifton
Allison Edwards Allison Edwards   See fewer
Loyola O'Connor
Letty Carrington - Mary's Spinster Aunt Letty Carrington - Mary's Spinster Aunt   See fewer
Cora Drew
Molly Carrington - Mary's Spinster Aunt Molly Carrington - Mary's Spinster Aunt   See fewer
Mary Alden
Cousin Clara Fairfax Cousin Clara Fairfax   See fewer
William Hinckley
Ted Lamb - Tennis Player Ted Lamb - Tennis Player   See fewer
Alberta Lee
Undetermined role (uncredited) Undetermined role (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mills
Undetermined role (uncredited) Undetermined role (uncredited)   See fewer
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