The Soul of Youth(1920)
AN ORPHAN OF THE STREET IN A DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL!
The Soul of Youth Synopsis
Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and runs away. On the streets, he finds a friend in newsboy Mike. Mike teaches him how to survive, but inevitably Ed gets hauled into court. The judge sees potential in him and hands him over to be adopted by a young politician.
The Soul of Youth (1920) is a drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor, released on August 15, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Lewis Sargent, Lila Lee, Ernest Butterworth Jr. and Clyde Fillmore. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- William Desmond Taylor
- Writers:
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Producers:
- William Desmond Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Production:
- Realart Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Soul of Youth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lewis Sargent
as Ed Simpson
Lila Lee
as Vera Hamilton
- Ernest Butterworth Jr.
Ernest Butterworth Jr.
as Mike
Clyde Fillmore
as Robert Hamilton
Grace Morse
as Mrs. Hamilton
- Elizabeth Janes
Elizabeth Janes
as Ruth Hamilton
Claude Payton
as Pete Morano
- Barbara Gurney
Barbara Gurney
as The Mother
Betty Schade
as Maggie
Jane Keckley
as Matron (Mrs. Joye)
- Eunice Murdock Moore
Eunice Murdock Moore
as Cook
Fred Huntley
as Samuel Hodge
Key crew
Directed by William Desmond Taylor, written by Julia Crawford Ivers, produced by William Desmond Taylor.
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The Soul of Youth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Soul of Youth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Soul of Youth?
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The main cast of The Soul of Youth (1920) includes Lewis Sargent, Lila Lee, Ernest Butterworth Jr., Clyde Fillmore and Grace Morse. The film was directed by William Desmond Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Soul of Youth released?
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The Soul of Youth was released on August 15, 1920 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Soul of Youth worth watching?
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The Soul of Youth (1920) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.