The Fires of Youth

Overview

The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.

Cast

Frederick Warde

Iron Hearted Pemberton

Jeanne Eagels

Billy's Sister

Helen Badgley

Billy

Ernest Howard

Billy's Father

Robert Vaughn

Jim

James Ewens

Carey L. Hastings

Grace Stevens