Vanity Fair

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This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation We have included this film in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of Shirley Mason, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. "Vanity Fair" is a historical drama, based on the classic English novel written by William Thackeray. Shirley Mason was 15 y.o. and played the role of the young Becky Sharp. Directors obviously took notice of her performance, because two years later she appeared in 17 feature films, in many of them playing the star role. Directed by Eugene Nowland Produced by Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated Scenario by Charles Sumner Williams and Eugene Nowland Based on the novel Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Starring Mrs. Fiske, Leonie Flugrath (Shirley Mason), Helen Fulton, Richard Tucker, Frank McGlynn Sr. and many others Cinematography Otto Brautigan Distributed by Kleine-Edison Feature Services Release date October 6, 1915 Running time 72 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."