Summaries

For advice on making money, down-on-her-luck Margery Smith visits Franklyn Smith, a lawyer who, although he appears prosperous, is equally hard-pressed for funds. Franklyn is struck by Margery's beauty and devises a plan whereby her services as a chaperoned partner at dances and teas may be purchased; however, because he believes her brainless, he forbids her to speak with the customers. The "Beauty to Let" corporation is a success, and soon two millionaires, Henry P. Rockwell and "Diamond Tim" Moody, ask to marry Margery. She has fallen in love with Franklyn and is distressed to learn that he has purchased bachelor's quarters from Tim. Diamond Tim forged the deed to the house, but when Margery sneaks into his room to retrieve Franklyn's money, her partner sees her and misconstrues her intentions. In the end, Margery and Franklyn outwit Tim, and Franklyn, realizing that his partner is bright as well as beautiful, proposes.—AFI

Details

Keywords
  • dancer
  • forgery
  • male chauvinism
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Sep 28, 1918
Countries of origin United States
Language None
Production companies American Film Company

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 50m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Silent
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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