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When Love Was Blind

191750mFrederick Sullivan

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Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor reconciles with Burton and they become engaged.

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What is When Love Was Blind (1917) about?

Blind Eleanor is cared for by her father's friend and eventual lover, Burton Lester, who arranges a sight-restoring operation. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor discovers Burton is married, leading her to seek independence by completing her father's art and becoming a renowned artist in New York. After a misunderstanding involving a lost necklace and Burton's kindness to a friend, Eleanor…

Who stars in When Love Was Blind?

When Love Was Blind stars Florence La Badie (Eleanor Grayson), Boyd Marshall (Burton Lester), Inda Palmer (Mrs. Meggs), Harris Gordon (Frank Hargreave), Gladys Leslie (Vera Hargreave). The film was directed by Frederick Sullivan.

How long is When Love Was Blind?

When Love Was Blind has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1917.

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