Solitaires (1913)
Frank and Julia are very good friends, both being single, and live in adjoining apartments. Getting a letter from a friend who asks him to buy an engagement ring. Jack does not know what to do and fears lest he make a mistake. He asks Julia to help him and together they sally forth to the jewelry store, where the ring is purchased. At the store they are seen by Mrs. Gossip, who tells everyone that they are engaged, with the result that the couple are deluged with presents and congratulations. Julia is furious, blaming Jack for the occurrence, but he is more amused than anything else. Finally Julia is persuaded that a real engagement between them would not be so bad, after all. and they go out again to buy yet another solitaire.
Director: Van Dyke Brooke
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: July 8, 1913
Cast
- Norma Talmadge - Julia
- Leo Delaney - Frank
- Florence Ashbrooke - Mrs. Gossip
- Charles Delaney
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Van Dyke Brooke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Solitaires about?
- Frank and Julia are very good friends, both being single, and live in adjoining apartments. Getting a letter from a friend who asks him to buy an engagement ring. Jack does not know what to do and fears lest he make a mistake. He asks Julia to help him and together they sally forth to the jewelry store, where the ring is purchased. At the store they are seen by Mrs. Gossip, who tells everyone that they are engaged, with the result that the couple are deluged with presents and congratulations. Julia is furious, blaming Jack for the occurrence, but he is more amused than anything else. Finally Julia is persuaded that a real engagement between them would not be so bad, after all. and they go out again to buy yet another solitaire.
- Who directed Solitaires?
- Solitaires was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
- Who stars in Solitaires?
- Solitaires stars Norma Talmadge, Leo Delaney, Florence Ashbrooke, Charles Delaney.
- How long is Solitaires?
- Solitaires has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).