American Beauty

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.