Dana was one of the top stars of the newly amalgamated MGM, a lively comedian who enjoyed a long career that faded with the emergence of the talkies.
[1] In 1918, Metro Pictures (now called MGM) filmed Revelation again, starring Alla Nazimova and again directed by Baker.
[2][3] Joline Hofer (Viola Dana) is a profligate Montmartre dancer who left her illegitimate child in a convent.
Paul Granville (Monte Blue) is an American artist who becomes smitten by the dancer, and uses her for his portraits of great women.
When one of Paul's paintings, of the Madonna, appears to result in a miracle, Joline's life is changed forever, as she reforms, reclaims her child, and marries the artist.