The Midnight Flower
Originally released in 1923. The Midnight Flower is a drama/romance film. directed by Leslie T. Peacocke.
Starring Vola Vale, Gaston Glass, and Al McKinnon
Synopsis
Mary is called the "Midnight Flower" because each evening at midnight she does a wild dance atop a gaming table in a local gambling den. A young Spaniard in love with Mary, who would rescue her, stages a holdup at the most profitable table and passes the money on to her. In attempting to escape, she is caught, arrested, and jailed. While she is in prison, she meets a young evangelist who runs a mission in the slums. They fall in love, and on her release Mary joins him in the missionary work. This sets the local tongues wagging and complicates the affair until it is revealed that Mary is the daughter of a wealthy family--lost to a kidnapper when she was an infant.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Vola Vale
as Mary — a foundling
Gaston Glass
as Rev. Roy Allen
Al McKinnon
as Valdido — ex-gypsy King
Carmen de Casson
as Miska — his Queen
Sheldon Judson
as Henry Gray — a nephew
J. Gorman Rex
as Mr. James Gray
Margaret Diehl
as Mrs. Gray
Goldie Fessendo
as Flossie
Albert Valentino
as Juan Tarranza
Frances Purvis
as Girl (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Midnight Flower about?
Mary is called the "Midnight Flower" because each evening at midnight she does a wild dance atop a gaming table in a local gambling den. A young Spaniard in love with Mary, who would rescue her, st...
Who directed The Midnight Flower?
The Midnight Flower was directed by Leslie T. Peacocke.
When was The Midnight Flower released?
The Midnight Flower was released on October 9, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Midnight Flower?
The main cast of The Midnight Flower includes Vola Vale, Gaston Glass, Al McKinnon, Carmen de Casson, Sheldon Judson.