Social Hypocrites (1918)
While playing cards, Col. Francis Fielding is unjustly accused of cheating by the Earl of St. Albans. The charges are considered so serious in that strata of society that Fielding is disowned by his parents and held in contempt by "proper" society. Fleeing to Paris, Fielding marries and fathers a baby daughter he names Leonore. His wife soon dies and he is forced to raise the girl on his own, alone and broke. He soon dies, and Leonore is adopted by his sister Lady Mountstephen, but it's not much of an improvement: the "lady" hates Leonore, treats her badly and finally disowns her. Things look grim for Leonore until Lord Fitzmaurice loans her a sum of money. Unfortunately, that deed arouses the anger of the wildly jealous Lady Norton, who is secretly married to him. Complications ensue.
Cast
- May Allison - Leonore Fielding
- Marie Wainwright - Maria - Duchess of St. Keverne
- Joseph Kilgour - Lord Royle Fitzmaurice
- Henry Kolker - Dr. Frank Simpson
- Stella Hammerstein - Lady Vanessa Norton
- Frank Currier - Col. Francis Fielding
- Ethel Winthrop - Lady Felicia Mountstephen
- Maggie Breyer - Fluffy
- Stephen Grattan - Father Gilbert Grandon
Screenplay
- Alice Ramsey (Theatre Play)
- June Mathis
- Albert Capellani
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Social Hypocrites about?
- While playing cards, Col. Francis Fielding is unjustly accused of cheating by the Earl of St. Albans. The charges are considered so serious in that strata of society that Fielding is disowned by his parents and held in contempt by "proper" society. Fleeing to Paris, Fielding marries and fathers a baby daughter he names Leonore. His wife soon dies and he is forced to raise the girl on his own, alone and broke. He soon dies, and Leonore is adopted by his sister Lady Mountstephen, but it's not much of an improvement: the "lady" hates Leonore, treats her badly and finally disowns her. Things look grim for Leonore until Lord Fitzmaurice loans her a sum of money. Unfortunately, that deed arouses the anger of the wildly jealous Lady Norton, who is secretly married to him. Complications ensue.
- Who directed Social Hypocrites?
- Social Hypocrites was directed by Albert Capellani.
- Who stars in Social Hypocrites?
- Social Hypocrites stars May Allison, Marie Wainwright, Joseph Kilgour, Henry Kolker, Stella Hammerstein, Frank Currier.
- How long is Social Hypocrites?
- Social Hypocrites has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Social Hypocrites?
- Social Hypocrites is a Drama film.
- Where was Social Hypocrites produced?
- Social Hypocrites was produced in United States of America.