Julanne Johnston THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1924) - "Arabian Fantasy" Color:b&w A youthful Dorothy Gish in

A youthful Dorothy Gish in a 1917 portrait study

Barbara Lawrence in a newly restored tri-chrome portrait sitting from 1949

but 20 years before this iconic role

the film was based on the 1901 play of the same name by James M

The storyline loosely concerns a rivalry between two businessmen that results in a game of poker

Julanne Johnston THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1924) - "Arabian Fantasy" Color:b&w A youthful Dorothy Gish inThis enchanting portrait of Julanne Johnston, photographed by Edwin Bower Hesser for the 1924 silent epic The Thief of Bagdad, captures the dreamlike opulence and exotic romance of silent era fantasy at its height. Johnstons dark wavy hair is softly framed by an intricate dusty pink veil, while her richly beaded gown shimmers beneath crisp studio lighting with sumptuous detail. Warm fair skin, glossy ruby lips, and a delicate gold necklace lend the