The American Beauty(1916)
"Miss Steadman, the most beautiful woman in the world—will charm you"
The American Beauty Synopsis
The infant daughter of a wealthy couple is thought to be lost at sea, but she survives and is raised by a poor family.
The American Beauty (1916) is a drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor, released on June 29, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Myrtle Stedman, Elliott Dexter, Jack Livingston and Howard Davies.
- Director:
- William Desmond Taylor
- Writers:
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Production:
- Pallas Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The American Beauty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Myrtle Stedman
as Ruth Cleave / Mrs. Ellsworth
Elliott Dexter
as Paul Keith
Jack Livingston
as Martin Ellsworth
- Howard Davies
Howard Davies
as Herbert Lorrimer
- Adelaide Woods
Adelaide Woods
as Mrs. Cleave
- Edward Ayers
Edward Ayers
as Cleave
Key crew
Directed by William Desmond Taylor, written by Julia Crawford Ivers.
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The American Beauty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American Beauty online?
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Who stars in The American Beauty?
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The main cast of The American Beauty (1916) includes Myrtle Stedman, Elliott Dexter, Jack Livingston, Howard Davies and Adelaide Woods. 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 American Beauty released?
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The American Beauty was released on June 29, 1916 and runs for 50m.