Plot Summary

Helen Winthrop has ambition for the stage and when, during his summer sojourn at her home town, she is introduced to De la Marre, a popular star and dramatic favorite, she is elated and asks him to give her a part in one of his plays. He consents and from that moment she becomes restless, and longs to shake the dust of her village home from her feet. Her old sweetheart, John Tobin, is no longer in her class and receives a very cold goodbye when she leaves to shine in the limelight.

Movie Details

Original Title
Following the Star
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Edith Storey as Helen Winthrop

Edith Storey

Helen Winthrop

Harry T. Morey as George de la Marre

Harry T. Morey

George de la Marre

Charles Eldridge as Mr. Winthrop - Helen's Father

Charles Eldridge

Mr. Winthrop - Helen's Father

James Morrison as John Tobin

James Morrison

John Tobin

Leah Baird as George's Fiancée

Leah Baird

George's Fiancée

Dorothy Kelly as Edith Fenton, Helen's Friend

Dorothy Kelly

Edith Fenton, Helen's Friend

Mrs. B.F. Clinton as Mrs. Winthrop - Helen's Mother

Mrs. B.F. Clinton

Mrs. Winthrop - Helen's Mother

Production Companies

Vitagraph Company of America