Private Affairs is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Renaud Hoffman with Gladys Hulette, Robert Agnew, and Mildred Harris.[1] The plot was based on a 1922 short story "The Ledger of Life" by George Patullo.[2][3][4][5]
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| Directed by | Renaud Hoffman |
| Written by | Alfred A. Cohn |
| Based on | "The Ledger of Life" by George Pattullo |
| Produced by | Renaud Hoffman Gilbert Heyfron |
| Starring | Gladys Hulette Mildred Harris Robert Agnew |
| Cinematography | Jack MacKenzie |
| Distributed by | Producers Distributing Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
editAs described in a film magazine review,[6] Agnes Bomar, daughter of the postmaster of a small town, is admired by Fred Henley, who is bent upon a get-rich scheme. Amy Lufkin is admired by Lee Cross, who goes to work in the oil fields to increase his wealth. The postmaster dies and Agnes retains her position under her father's successor. Fred continues to plan to get rich overnight. Five years pass, and a packet of old letters is found at the post office. One letter tells Amy that Lee wishes her to return to him and marry him. However, Amy is now married to a young merchandiser. However, she now plans to leave her husband and their two babies and go to Lee. Another letter, five years old, tells Andy Gillespie that he has inherited a fortune. There are letters for everyone in town, adding to the turmoil. Into this state rides Lee in loud clothes and a rented automobile. His appearance is so shocking that Amy gives up all thought of returning to him, and presses her children to her bosom. Lee goes to the post office, finds Agnes, and is forcing his attentions on her when Fred appears. A fist fight ensues, and Lee, the loser, retreats in his rented car. Lee is offered a position on the condition that he take Agnes with it, and they both agree.
Cast
edit- Gladys Hulette as Agnes Bomar
- Robert Agnew as Fred Henley
- Mildred Harris as Amy Lufkin
- David Butler as Lee Cross
- Arthur Hoyt as Alf Stacy
- Betty Francisco as Irma Stacy
- Willis Marks as Howard Bomar
- Charles Sellon as Joe Hines
- Hardee Kirkland as Andy Gillespie
- J. Frank Glendon as John Maddox
- Frank Coffyn as Ben Morse
- Charles W. Mack
Preservation
editWith no prints of Private Affairs located in any film archives,[7] it is a lost film.
References
edit- ^ Robert B. Connelly The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36 1998 Renaud Hoffman, lp, Gladys Hulette, Robert Agnew, Mildred Harris, David Butler
- ^ Alan Goble The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film 3110951940- 1999 - Page 361 Private Affairs 1925 d: Renaud Hoffman. lps: Gladys Hulette, Robert Agnew, Mildred Harris. 6132f USA. prod/rel: Renaud Hoffman Productions, Producers Distributing Corp.
- ^ The New York Times Film Reviews - Volume 1 - Page 265 1970 - "Gladys' Hulette Is named as the featured player, but what little dramatic action there Is centres around another character played by Mildred Harris. Both do well enough with roles In which the dramatist has not helped them very much..... with Mildred Harris. Gladys Hulatte. Betty Francisco, Robert Agnew. David Butler and others, directed by Renaud Hoffman ."
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Private Affairs at silentera.com
- ^ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1993: Private Affairs
- ^ "New Pictures: Private Affairs", Exhibitors Herald, 21 (11): 63, June 6, 1925, retrieved March 29, 2022
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: Private Affairs
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