The Lure of the Gown
1909, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
"Fine feathers make fine birds", and handsome gowns make handsome women. Hence it is when Isabelle appears on the scene clad in a gown that is a masterpiece of the dressmaker's art she easily fascinates the male contingent, among whom is Enrico, the sweetheart of Veronica, a street singer. Enrico is so enraptured at the sight of Isabelle in her resplendent attire that he becomes her abject slave, casting aside the poor, peasant-clad little Italian street singer, who has loved him devotedly. Crushed almost beyond endurance the poor girl stands sobbing at the entrance of the park where the inconsistent lever left her. Her tears attract the attention of a wealthy young couple who happen to pass. In answer to their queries she tells them how contemptibly her sweetheart acted, and all because of the fascinating influence of a gown.
- Runtime
- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Marion LeonardIsabelle
- Harry SolterEnrico
- Florence LawrenceVeronica
- Linda ArvidsonRich Woman
- Edwin AugustCast
- Adele DeGardeChild on Street
- Anita HendrieVeronica's Partner
- Charles InsleeSecond Suitor
- Arthur V. JohnsonAt Dance
- David MilesButler / Man on Street
- Owen MooreRich Man
- John R. CumpsonMan on Street / At Dance
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1909
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.W. Griffith
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The Lure of the Gown runs 6 minutes (0h 6m).
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The Lure of the Gown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Lure of the Gown isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1909. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Lure of the Gown?
The Lure of the Gown (1909) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Marion Leonard, Harry Solter, Florence Lawrence.