The Duchess of Doubt is a 1917 American silent comedy film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen, and Frank Currier, and was released on May 28, 1917.
| The Duchess of Doubt | |
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| Directed by | George D. Baker |
| Screenplay by | George D. Baker (scenario) |
| Story by | John B. Clymer Charles A. Logue |
| Produced by | B. A. Rolfe |
| Starring | Emmy Wehlen Ricca Allen Frank Currier |
| Cinematography | Joseph Shelderfer |
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Running time | 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Emmy Wehlen as Clover Ames
- Ricca Allen as Aunt Sarah
- Frank Currier as Pierre Dubois
- George Stuart Christie as Walter Gray
- Peggy Parr as Helen Brentwood
- Kate Blancke as Mrs. Brentwood
- Walter Horton as Steve Gordon
- Ilean Hume as Alice Harris
- Charles Eldridge as Walter Gray, Sr.
- Fred C. Truesdell as Henry Strang
Production
editSome of the scenes were shot on location in Palm Beach, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, Florida.[2] Guests who were staying at the resorts in those cities were used as extras for the big hotel scenes.[3]
Reception
editThe Houston Post gave the film a favorable review, calling it "a true Metro wonder play". The complimented Wehlen's performance, as well as the photography.[2] The Freeport Journal-Standard also enjoyed the picture, naming it "one of the most attractive screen stories yet produced by Metro."[3] And The Tacoma Daily Register was positive about the movie as well, "This is a genuine romance with a modern setting, and its story is one of deep interest.[4]
References
edit- ^ "The Duchess of Doubt". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Emmy Wehlen in "The Duchess of Doubt"". The Houston Post. June 10, 1917. p. 46. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Society Folk As "Extras" in "The Duchess of Doubt"". The Freeport Journal-Standard. June 28, 1917. p. 5. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ ""The Duchess of Doubt" Opens At Apollo Today". The Tacoma Daily Register. August 23, 1917. p. 4. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.