Beauty’s Worth | 1922 | Romantic Comedy Drama

Title: Beauty’s Worth | 1922 | Romantic Comedy Drama Director: Robert G. Vignola Studio: Cosmopolitan Productions Starring: Marion Davies, Forrest Stanley, June Elvidge, Truly Shattuck, Hallam Cooley, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Martha Mattox, Aileen Manning Based on: Short story by Sophie Kerr Release Date: May 14 1922 Runtime: 7 reels (approx. 70–75 minutes) Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Romantic Comedy Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Prudence at home with her Quaker aunts 00:10:00 Arrival at the fashionable seaside resort 00:25:00 Social ridicule and artist’s interest 00:40:00 Elaborate charades production 00:55:00 Prudence’s transformation and triumph 01:10:00 Romantic resolution --- Summary: Beauty’s Worth is a 1922 American silent romantic comedy drama featuring Marion Davies as Prudence Cole, an unsophisticated Quaker woman raised by strict maiden aunts who travels to an elite seaside resort and becomes the subject of amused attention due to her plain manners and dress. While initially overlooked by the snobbish Henry Garrison, she attracts the admiration of artist Cheyne Rovein, who casts her in a lavish charades production that elevates her confidence and standing among the resort’s social circle. Ultimately, Prudence must choose between superficial affection and true love. --- Background: Directed by Robert G. Vignola for Cosmopolitan Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures, Beauty’s Worth was crafted as a star vehicle for Marion Davies. The film combines elements of comedy, romance, and social satire, showcasing Davies’ charm and the elaborate charades sequence designed by noted art director Joseph Urban. Location shooting included seaside settings on the Monterey Peninsula. --- Trivia: Beauty’s Worth features an early performance by actress Marion Davies in a role that emphasizes her comedic and dramatic range. The charades sequence in the film draws inspiration from Davies’ earlier work on stage and elaborate set design. Prints of Beauty’s Worth have been preserved and released on modern home video formats. The scenario for the film was written by Luther Reed. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: May 14 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Cosmopolitan Productions / Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #BeautysWorth #MarionDavies #1922Film #SilentFilm #RomanticComedy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain