The Hope Chest - 1918

Daughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne, the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila is excessively fond of dancing, asks her out without the benefit of a proper introduction, and she indignantly refuses. Soon afterwards, however, the two fall in love and secretly marry.

50min
1918
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Dorothy Gish profile pictureDorothy GishSheila Moore
Richard Barthelmess profile pictureRichard BarthelmessTom Ballantyne
Sam De Grasse profile pictureSam De GrasseBallantyne, Sr.
Kate Toncray profile pictureKate ToncrayMrs. Ballantyne
Carol Dempster profile pictureCarol DempsterEthel Hoyt
Bertram Grassby profile pictureBertram GrassbyStoughton Lounsbury

About The Hope Chest

The Hope Chest Overview

Daughter of impoverished vaudeville actor Lew Moore, Sheila works as a waitress in a chocolate manufacturer's candy shop, where she delights the customers with her tomboyish antics. Tom Ballantyne, the proprietor's son realizes that Sheila is excessively fond of dancing, asks her out without the benefit of a proper introduction, and she indignantly refuses. Soon afterwards, however, the two fall in love and secretly marry.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: The Hope Chest
Original Language: English
Directed By: Elmer Clifton
Production Companies
New Art Film Company