Borrowed Plumage (1917)
The story of a slavey who became a lady for a day. Scenes laid in the days of John Paul Jones.
The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.
Director: Raymond B. West
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 29, 1917
Cast
- Bessie Barriscale - Nora
- Arthur Maude - Darby O'Donovan
- Dorcas Matthews - Lady Angelica
- J. Barney Sherry - Earl of Selkirk
- Wallace Worsley - Sir Charles Broome
- Tod Burns - Giles
Screenplay
- J.G. Hawks (Scenario Writer)
Production: Triangle Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Raymond B. West
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Borrowed Plumage about?
- The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.
- Who directed Borrowed Plumage?
- Borrowed Plumage was directed by Raymond B. West.
- Who stars in Borrowed Plumage?
- Borrowed Plumage stars Bessie Barriscale, Arthur Maude, Dorcas Matthews, J. Barney Sherry, Wallace Worsley, Tod Burns.
- How long is Borrowed Plumage?
- Borrowed Plumage has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Borrowed Plumage?
- Borrowed Plumage is a Adventure film.
- Where was Borrowed Plumage produced?
- Borrowed Plumage was produced in United States of America.