The Jilt (1915)
Roy Norman and Marie Thompson are betrothed. However, a friend of Roy's, Allan Boyd, arrives and he and Marie are mutually attracted to each other. This attraction leads Marie to return the engagement ring to Roy. One evening, Marie pretends to have a headache to stay home from the opera with her parents, dismissing her maid, expecting a visit from Allan. Instead, Roy arrives, sees Marie with Boyd, and discovers their relationship. Later, Allan's brother, Dr. Boyd, informs Roy that Marie has been in an eastern hospital and has given birth to a baby. He shares a statement from Marie naming the father. A year later, Allan marries, having seemingly forgotten Marie.
Director: Henry Otto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: August 16, 1915
Cast
- Edward Coxen - Allan Boyd
- Winifred Greenwood - Marie Thompson
- George Field - Roy Norman
- Lizette Thorne - Julia Boyd
- John Steppling - Mr. Thompson
- Lillian Knight - Mrs. Thompson
Screenplay
- Tom Middleton (Story)
Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Jilt about?
- Roy Norman and Marie Thompson are betrothed. However, a friend of Roy's, Allan Boyd, arrives and he and Marie are mutually attracted to each other. This attraction leads Marie to return the engagement ring to Roy. One evening, Marie pretends to have a headache to stay home from the opera with her parents, dismissing her maid, expecting a visit from Allan. Instead, Roy arrives, sees Marie with Boyd, and discovers their relationship. Later, Allan's brother, Dr. Boyd, informs Roy that Marie has been in an eastern hospital and has given birth to a baby. He shares a statement from Marie naming the father. A year later, Allan marries, having seemingly forgotten Marie.
- Who directed The Jilt?
- The Jilt was directed by Henry Otto.
- Who stars in The Jilt?
- The Jilt stars Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, George Field, Lizette Thorne, John Steppling, Lillian Knight.
- How long is The Jilt?
- The Jilt has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Jilt?
- The Jilt is a Drama film.
- Where was The Jilt produced?
- The Jilt was produced in United States of America.