At First Sight (1917)
An unusual story of a girl who quietly picks out a husband and wins him.
Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 2, 1917
Cast
- Mae Murray - Justina
- Sam Hardy - Hartly Poole
- William T. Carleton - Mr. Chaffin
- Estar Banks
- Charles Ogle
- Jules Raucourt - Paul
- Julia Bruns - Nell
- Nellie Lindrith - Mrs. Chaffin
- William J. Butler - The Sheriff
- Eddie Sturgis - The Deputy
Screenplay
Cinematography: Charles Rosher
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Robert Z. Leonard
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is At First Sight about?
- Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.
- Who directed At First Sight?
- At First Sight was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
- Who stars in At First Sight?
- At First Sight stars Mae Murray, Sam Hardy, William T. Carleton, Estar Banks, Charles Ogle, Jules Raucourt.
- How long is At First Sight?
- At First Sight has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is At First Sight?
- At First Sight is a Comedy film.
- Where was At First Sight produced?
- At First Sight was produced in United States of America.