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Cecilia of the Pink Roses

Cecilia of the Pink Roses

Graphic Films/Cosmopolitan, 1918
Directed by Julius Steeger

Cast:
Marion Davies, Edward O'Connor, Harry Benham, George Le Guere, Charles Jackson.

Synopsis:
A poor bricklayer invents a new type of a brick. His wife lies dying but the doctor won't treat her because he's afraid that the bill will not be paid. Their daughter, Cecilia (Davies) works tirelessly cleaning the house and taking care of her little brother. Her mother dies and soon after her father's brick becomes a huge success. Now that they are wealthy Cecilia must cope with high society, but decides that their family was much better off when they were poor.