Playing with Fire (1916)
Jean Servian's eyesight is failing and is desperate for money, marries wealthy widower Geoffrey Vane after telling him that he must be satisfied with her gratitude rather than her love. Then, following an affair with artist Philip Derblay, who finally leaves her, Jean settles down to a quiet, boring life with Geoffrey, who knows nothing about her failed romance. Years later, however, after Lucille, Geoffrey's daughter by his first wife, becomes engaged to Philip, Jean feels compelled to tell the story of her own affair with him. The disclosure has little effect as Lucille makes no change in her wedding plans, but then, when she breaks in on a violent argument between Philip and Lucille, Jean accidentally shoots and kills her former lover. A trial results in her acquittal, however, after which Jean realizes that she really does love Geoffrey, who easily forgives his wife for her past indiscretion.
Cast
- Olga Petrova - Jean Serian
- Arthur Hoops - Geoffrey Vane
- Evelyn Brent - Lucille Vane
- Catherine Doucet - Rosa Derblay
- Philip Hahn - Jacques Gobert
- Pierre LeMay - Philip Derblay
Screenplay
- Aaron Hoffman (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playing with Fire about?
- Jean Servian's eyesight is failing and is desperate for money, marries wealthy widower Geoffrey Vane after telling him that he must be satisfied with her gratitude rather than her love. Then, following an affair with artist Philip Derblay, who finally leaves her, Jean settles down to a quiet, boring life with Geoffrey, who knows nothing about her failed romance. Years later, however, after Lucille, Geoffrey's daughter by his first wife, becomes engaged to Philip, Jean feels compelled to tell the story of her own affair with him. The disclosure has little effect as Lucille makes no change in her wedding plans, but then, when she breaks in on a violent argument between Philip and Lucille, Jean accidentally shoots and kills her former lover. A trial results in her acquittal, however, after which Jean realizes that she really does love Geoffrey, who easily forgives his wife for her past indiscretion.
- Who directed Playing with Fire?
- Playing with Fire was directed by Francis J. Grandon.
- Who stars in Playing with Fire?
- Playing with Fire stars Olga Petrova, Arthur Hoops, Evelyn Brent, Catherine Doucet, Philip Hahn, Pierre LeMay.
- How long is Playing with Fire?
- Playing with Fire has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Playing with Fire?
- Playing with Fire is a Drama film.
- Where was Playing with Fire produced?
- Playing with Fire was produced in United States of America.