Her Choice (1912)

Mrs. Letitia Summers, owner and principal of an exclusive boarding school, decides to give her two nieces an education while deciding which will be her heir unbeknownst to them. She writes each a letter, stating that a lady of means has provided for their education at Mrs. Summers' seminary. Edith and May are both delighted with the news, but while Edith leaves with her modest belongings May immediately demands a lot of new things to satisfy her vanity and desire to make a great impression. May attracts considerable attention upon her arrival but Edith, in her modest wardrobe, is received with disparaging remarks. Both do well in their studies but on graduation day Mrs. Summers calls the two girls into her private office and tells them that she is their aunt, and she has chosen Edith as her heir in recognition of her kindness and thoughtfulness towards others, particularly towards her poor mother.

Director: Ralph Ince
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

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
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Her Choice about?
Mrs. Letitia Summers, owner and principal of an exclusive boarding school, decides to give her two nieces an education while deciding which will be her heir unbeknownst to them. She writes each a letter, stating that a lady of means has provided for their education at Mrs. Summers' seminary. Edith and May are both delighted with the news, but while Edith leaves with her modest belongings May immediately demands a lot of new things to satisfy her vanity and desire to make a great impression. May attracts considerable attention upon her arrival but Edith, in her modest wardrobe, is received with disparaging remarks. Both do well in their studies but on graduation day Mrs. Summers calls the two girls into her private office and tells them that she is their aunt, and she has chosen Edith as her heir in recognition of her kindness and thoughtfulness towards others, particularly towards her poor mother.
Who directed Her Choice?
Her Choice was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in Her Choice?
Her Choice stars Zena Keefe, Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon, Mary Maurice, Rose Tapley.
How long is Her Choice?
Her Choice has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Her Choice?
Her Choice is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Her Choice produced?
Her Choice was produced in United States of America.