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Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds
(1914) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by William Humphrey
Cast: William Humphrey [Harry Norton], Leah Baird [Lillian Norton], Carolyn Birch [Carmela, the dancer], Rex Hitchcock (Rex Ingram), Charles Bennett
The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 21 September 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? During the first year of married life, Lillian Norton and Harry, her husband, are very happy, but when the children come along, she is so wrapped up in them she neglects her husband and becomes slovenly in appearance. He soon notices this and gradually drifts back into club life. At one of the entertainments, he meets and becomes infatuated with Carmela, a dancer. His wife learns of this, goes to Carmela and begs her to refuse Harry’s attention. The dancer is at first scornful, then, on thinking it over, decides to open Lillian’s eyes as to the real cause of her husband’s infatuation and help her win him back. She sends for Lillian, lends her some of her own finery, and reminds her of the old saying, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” According to pre-arranged plan, Lillian, heavily veiled and beautifully gowned, goes to the restaurant where her husband is impatiently awaiting Carmela’s arrival. Lillian comes in, and Harry mistakes her for the dancer. She lifts her veil and to his amazement, Harry finds himself looking into the beautiful face of his wife. Both return home, and after Harry contritely begs her forgiveness. Lillian grants it and confesses that she also, has learned a lesson. From that time on, her husband always finds his wife and children looking neat, while their love for each other grows stronger every day and happiness reigns supreme, where a short time before discord held sway.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 14 October 2023.
References: Website-IMDb.
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