Our Better Selves (1919)

Enthralling story of two lives being wasted in idleness, vain and frivolous living tried by the fires of adversity.

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The marriage of a wealthy and frivolous member of French nobility, Loyette Merval, to an American aristocratic idler named Willard Standish, is a loving one, except for their mutual dissatisfaction with Willard's idleness. After Willard becomes a chauffeur, Loyette's subsequent disgust causes him to quit. When the war begins, Willard joins the French Secret Service, while Loyette continues her social life, upset about their separation. After Willard, wounded, hides in a convent, Loyette leaves to find him.

Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Astra Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Fitzmaurice
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Better Selves about?
The marriage of a wealthy and frivolous member of French nobility, Loyette Merval, to an American aristocratic idler named Willard Standish, is a loving one, except for their mutual dissatisfaction with Willard's idleness. After Willard becomes a chauffeur, Loyette's subsequent disgust causes him to quit. When the war begins, Willard joins the French Secret Service, while Loyette continues her social life, upset about their separation. After Willard, wounded, hides in a convent, Loyette leaves to find him.
Who directed Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves stars Fannie Ward, Lew Cody, Charles Hill Mailes, Mary Wise.
How long is Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves is a Drama, War film.
Where was Our Better Selves produced?
Our Better Selves was produced in United States of America.