Overview

Miss Otis nearly hits a derelict with her car, and out of sympathy she gives him some money and advises him to "clean up and keep clean." Soon after, the derelict meets Esther, an anarchist who involves him in a plot to blackmail a banker. When he realizes that Miss Otis is the banker's daughter, the derelict tears up the banker's check but is arrested and committed to an asylum. Esther, who is in love with the derelict, helps him escape, and he resolves to attain a position of wealth and importance. After he earns his fortune, he rejects Esther's affections and asks Miss Otis to marry him.

Cast

Tom Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Fritzi Brunette, Harry Lonsdale, Frank Clark, Allan Sears, Lafe McKee, Fred Huntley

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What is "The City of Purple Dreams" about?

Miss Otis nearly hits a derelict with her car, and out of sympathy she gives him some money and advises him to "clean up and keep clean." Soon after, the derelict meets Esther, an anarchist who involves him in a plot to blackmail a banker. When he realizes that Miss Otis is the banker's daughter, the derelict tears up the banker's check but is arrested and committed to an asylum. Esther, who is in love with the derelict, helps him escape, and he resolves to attain a position of wealth and importance. After he earns his fortune, he rejects Esther's affections and asks Miss Otis to marry him.

When was "The City of Purple Dreams" released?

The City of Purple Dreams was released in 1918.

Who stars in "The City of Purple Dreams"?

The cast includes Tom Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Fritzi Brunette, Harry Lonsdale.