1925, CROTON'S GLORIA SWANSON, THE COAST OF FOLLY

As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village most famous residents. (You can read more about that here and more here. And even more here.)

Click on the image for the 1925 production of THE COAST OF FOLLY. Swanson starred in this silent drama film, which was released on September 21, 1925.

Directed by Allan Dwan and based on a novel by Coningsby William Dawson, the film featured Swanson in a dual role as both mother and daughter. It was produced by Adolph Zukor, Jesse Lasky, and Allan Dwan, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The movie is now considered lost, though stills and promotional materials survive.