The Miracle of Manhattan
The Miracle of Manhattan

The Miracle of Manhattan

April 10, 1921
50m

"With trembling lips and quivering voice, the "gilded Butterfly" of society revealed the secret of one of the most unusual cases the grim old court of justice had ever witnessed."

Overview

New York City society girl Evelyn Whitney is determined to prove that she can make her own living on the Lower East Side. Having no luck with her first attempts she succeeds as cafe singer Mary Malone falling for former gang leader Larry Marshall along the way. Trouble comes when the jealous Stella attempts to stab Evelyn and is shot by Larry. Evelyn flees to her home and becomes seriously ill, but learning that Larry is on trial for murder, she rallies to testify on his behalf.

Director

George Archainbaud

Cast

Elaine Hammerstein

Elaine Hammerstein

Evelyn Whitney/Mary Malone

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Larry Marshall

Leonora von Ottinger

Leonora von Ottinger

Mrs. Peabody

Ellen Burford

Stella Warren

Nora Reed

An intruder

Walter Greene

Tony the Dude

John Raymond

Robert Van Cleek