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American Beauty is a lost[1] 1927 American silent film romantic drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. This film was directed by Richard Wallace and starred Billie Dove. It is based on a short story American Beauty by Wallace Irwin. Walter McGrail and Margaret Livingston are also in the cast.[2][3][4]

American Beauty
Film poster
Directed by	Richard Wallace
Written by	Wallace Irwin (short story) Carey Wilson (scenario) Michael Arlen (scenario) Ben Hecht (scenario) Robert E. Hopkins (intertitles)
Produced by	First National Pictures Carey Wilson Richard A. Rowland
Cinematography	George J. Folsey
Distributed by	First National Pictures
Release date	October 9, 1927 (1927-10-09)
Running time	7 reels; 6,333 feet
Country	United States
Language	Silent with English intertitles

The story

Billy Dove stars as the title character, Millicent Howard, whose appearance and persona bring her a life of luxury. A millionaire named Claverhouse asks her to marry, but she values love more than wealth, and she sacrifices everything for another man, who is less wealthy, Jerry Booth. A number of scenes require Millicent to disrobe except for her underthings. The actress, Billy Dove, is known for her love affair with Howard Hughes.[5]

Cast

• Billie Dove – Millicent Howard
• Lloyd Hughes – Jerry Booth
• Walter McGrail – Claverhouse
• Margaret Livingston – Mrs. Gillespie
• Lucien Prival – Gillespie
• Al St. John – Waiter
• Edythe Chapman – Madame O'Riley
• Alice White – Claire O'Riley
• Yola d'Avril – Telephone Girl

References

External links

• American Beauty at IMDb
• American Beauty at AllMovie
• lobby poster

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