My Lady's Slipper (1916)
In France during the reign of Louis XVI American naval officer Francis Burnham escapes from a British convict ship. He flees to Paris to see Benjamin Franklin only to find him away. At loose ends he becomes indebted to the Marquis de Tremignon who under threat of imprisonment involves him in an intrigue to compromise the Countess De Villars to force her into marriage. While unwillingly purloining one of her slippers the lady catches him, and they realize he had saved her at one time from highwaymen. After many contretemps, the Marquis is disgraced, and the Countess and Burnham are united.
Director: Ralph Ince
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 10, 1916
Cast
- Anita Stewart - Countess de Villars
- Earle Williams - Lieutenant Francis Burnham
- Joseph Kilgour - King Louis XVI
- Julia Swayne Gordon - Marie Antoinette
- Harry Northrup - Marquis du Tremignon
- Albert Roccardi - Bucknall
- William Shea - Bucknail (per Variety)
- George O'Donnell - Duc de Riveau-Huet
- Charles Chapman - Benjamin Franklin
- George Stevens - Espiau
Screenplay
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Ralph Ince
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Lady's Slipper about?
- In France during the reign of Louis XVI American naval officer Francis Burnham escapes from a British convict ship. He flees to Paris to see Benjamin Franklin only to find him away. At loose ends he becomes indebted to the Marquis de Tremignon who under threat of imprisonment involves him in an intrigue to compromise the Countess De Villars to force her into marriage. While unwillingly purloining one of her slippers the lady catches him, and they realize he had saved her at one time from highwaymen. After many contretemps, the Marquis is disgraced, and the Countess and Burnham are united.
- Who directed My Lady's Slipper?
- My Lady's Slipper was directed by Ralph Ince.
- Who stars in My Lady's Slipper?
- My Lady's Slipper stars Anita Stewart, Earle Williams, Joseph Kilgour, Julia Swayne Gordon, Harry Northrup, Albert Roccardi.
- How long is My Lady's Slipper?
- My Lady's Slipper has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is My Lady's Slipper?
- My Lady's Slipper is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was My Lady's Slipper produced?
- My Lady's Slipper was produced in United States of America.