Painted People is a 1924 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Colleen Moore.

[1][2] As described in a review of the film in a film magazine,[3] Ellie Byrne (Moore) and Don Lane (Lyon), chums, living in the poor section of a factory town, go away to make their fortunes.

Ellie wishes to become a lady so that she can marry Preston Dutton (Striker), a society chap, and Don becoming infatuated with Stephanie Parrish (Merriam), daughter of a wealthy man.

Ellie becomes a leading actress and Don the author of her first play.

Ellie refuses Dutton’s suit when she learns he is after her money, and Stephanie returns Don’s engagement ring.