The Rainbow Girl Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Rainbow Girl.
The Rainbow Girl Ending Explained: Mary Beth rents an attic room to Richard, a composer. Directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon, this 1917 drama film stars Juliette Day (Mary Beth Divine), alongside George Fisher as Richard Warner, Charles Bennett as Amos Divine, Lillian Hayward as Christina Divine. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Rainbow Girl?
Mary Beth rents an attic room to Richard, a composer. Frustrated with the publishers demands for cheap, trashy songs, Richard, penniless, tries to asphyxiate himself, but Mary intervenes, encouraging him to go on. Mary finds his song, and secretly sells a song she finds of his, "The Rainbow Girl", to a publisher, later finding out that she, herself, is the Rainbow Girl he wrote about.
Rollin S. Sturgeon's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Juliette Day (Mary Beth Divine)'s journey. Frustrated with the publishers demands for cheap, trashy songs, Richard, penniless, tries to asphyxiate himself, but Mary intervenes, encouraging him to go on.
How Does Juliette Day (Mary Beth Divine)'s Story End?
- Juliette Day: Juliette Day's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- George Fisher (Richard Warner): George Fisher's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Charles Bennett (Amos Divine): Charles Bennett's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Rainbow Girl Mean?
The ending of The Rainbow Girl brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Juliette Day's story may not satisfy all audiences.