The Fate of a Flirt (1925)
Sir James Gilbert, a British peer, wagers that he can win the love of a particular young American woman for whom he has his heart set. Disguised as a chauffeur, James shows his love to Mary Burgess, niece of his wealthy employer, John Burgess. To obtain the consent of Mary's aunt, the couple involves her in a harmless trick. A villain threatens blackmail and attempts to pass himself off as the Sir James Gilbert. After a variety of adventures, the blackmailer's schemes are defeated. The young woman's hitherto hostile relatives are surprised and pleased when, instead of a chauffeur, Mary becomes the bride of Sir Gilbert.
Director: Frank R. Strayer
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: November 15, 1925
Cast
- Dorothy Revier - Mary Burgess
- Forrest Stanley - Sir James Gilbert
- Tom Ricketts - Uncle John Burgess
- Phillips Smalley - Sir Horace Worcester
- Clarissa Selwynne - Aunt Louise Burgess
- William Austin - Riggs
- Charles West - Eddie Graham
- Louis Payne - Simpson
Screenplay
- Albert Lewin (Screenplay)
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan (Screenplay)
Editing: Charles J. Hunt
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
moma, preserved at cinematheque royale de belgique
More Films by Director: Frank R. Strayer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fate of a Flirt about?
- Sir James Gilbert, a British peer, wagers that he can win the love of a particular young American woman for whom he has his heart set. Disguised as a chauffeur, James shows his love to Mary Burgess, niece of his wealthy employer, John Burgess. To obtain the consent of Mary's aunt, the couple involves her in a harmless trick. A villain threatens blackmail and attempts to pass himself off as the Sir James Gilbert. After a variety of adventures, the blackmailer's schemes are defeated. The young woman's hitherto hostile relatives are surprised and pleased when, instead of a chauffeur, Mary becomes the bride of Sir Gilbert.
- Who directed The Fate of a Flirt?
- The Fate of a Flirt was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
- Who stars in The Fate of a Flirt?
- The Fate of a Flirt stars Dorothy Revier, Forrest Stanley, Tom Ricketts, Phillips Smalley, Clarissa Selwynne, William Austin.
- How long is The Fate of a Flirt?
- The Fate of a Flirt has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Fate of a Flirt?
- The Fate of a Flirt is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Fate of a Flirt produced?
- The Fate of a Flirt was produced in United States of America.