The Arrival of Perpetua (1915)
Perpetua is a rich little orphan with a kind but absent-minded dreamer of a guardian, Thaddeus, who is very much older than herself. Perpetua wants to live in Thaddeus's house but instead is sent to her eccentric animal loving Aunt's, Miss Majerdie. Unhappy Perpetua runs away to Thaddeus’s. He endures her for a time and finally ships her back to his Aunt Majerdie's. Pursued by several suitors whose ardor cools when the rumor goes round that she is penniless. Her wealth having intimidated him before Thaddeus steps in now and declares his love for her.
Director: Émile Chautard
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 29, 1915
Cast
- Vivian Martin - Perpetua
- Julia Stuart - Harriet Skycraft
- Nora Cecil - Abigail Majendrie
- Milton Sills - Thaddeus Curzon
- Alec B. Francis - Hastings Curzon
- Frederick Truesdell - Ned Hardringe
- Johnny Hines - Pipkin
- Robert Milasch - Andrews
- M.T. O'Donohue - Nancy
- Kenneth Hill - Lord Berringer
Screenplay
Production: Shubert Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Émile Chautard
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Arrival of Perpetua about?
- Perpetua is a rich little orphan with a kind but absent-minded dreamer of a guardian, Thaddeus, who is very much older than herself. Perpetua wants to live in Thaddeus's house but instead is sent to her eccentric animal loving Aunt's, Miss Majerdie. Unhappy Perpetua runs away to Thaddeus’s. He endures her for a time and finally ships her back to his Aunt Majerdie's. Pursued by several suitors whose ardor cools when the rumor goes round that she is penniless. Her wealth having intimidated him before Thaddeus steps in now and declares his love for her.
- Who directed The Arrival of Perpetua?
- The Arrival of Perpetua was directed by Émile Chautard.
- Who stars in The Arrival of Perpetua?
- The Arrival of Perpetua stars Vivian Martin, Julia Stuart, Nora Cecil, Milton Sills, Alec B. Francis, Frederick Truesdell.
- How long is The Arrival of Perpetua?
- The Arrival of Perpetua has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Arrival of Perpetua?
- The Arrival of Perpetua is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Arrival of Perpetua produced?
- The Arrival of Perpetua was produced in United States of America.