The Spotlight
Nov 19, 1927 · 50m
Director
Frank TuttleOverview
Lizzie Stokes, an obscure and colorless actress, is elevated to stardom through publicity and better coaching from Daniel Hoffman, a theatrical producer. As Olga Rostova, an exotic Russian, she meets Norman Brooke, whose infatuation turns to love. Hoffman suggests that Norman could never care for Lizzie and proves his point. Heartbroken, Lizzie decides to see no more of him. On closing night, when he proposes to her in her dressing room and she refuses, Norman declares he must believe all the lurid details of her past; in desperation, she bares her true identity, only to find it is not her glamorous image but rather her real self that he loves.
Cast of The Spotlight
Crew of The Spotlight
About The Spotlight
What is The Spotlight about?
Lizzie Stokes, an obscure and colorless actress, is elevated to stardom through publicity and better coaching from Daniel Hoffman, a theatrical producer. As Olga Rostova, an exotic Russian, she meets Norman Brooke, whose infatuation turns to love. Hoffman suggests that Norman could never care for Lizzie and proves his point. Heartbroken, Lizzie decides to see no more of him. On closing night…
When was The Spotlight released?
The Spotlight was released on November 19, 1927.
How long is The Spotlight?
The Spotlight runs 50 minutes.
Who directed The Spotlight?
The Spotlight was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who is in the cast of The Spotlight?
The cast of The Spotlight includes Esther Ralston (Lizzie Stokes / Olga Rostova), Neil Hamilton (Norman Brooke), Nicholas Soussanin (Daniel Hoffman), Arlette Marchal (Maggie Courtney) and Arthur Housman (Ebbetts).