American Beauty (1927 film)

American Beauty is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film 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.

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.

Cast

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

Preservation
With no prints of American Beauty located in any film archives, it is a lost film.