The Silent Lady
Originally released in 1917. The Silent Lady is a drama film. directed by Elsie Jane Wilson. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gretchen Lederer, Zoe Rae, and Winter Hall
Synopsis
Little orphaned Kate lives happily in a New England lighthouse with its old keepers, Philemon, Peter and Captain Bartholomew. When Kate falls sick, the prudish Philemon hires Miss Summerville, a live-in nurse, to care for her, but is concerned about possible gossip. To alleviate the situation, each keeper and Dr. Carlyle propose to Miss Summerville, but she rejects them all. After hearing that Captain Peyton, a lighthouse inspector, is scheduled to arrive, Miss Summerville makes sudden plans to depart without explanation. At the urging of Carlyle, she agrees to stay, but tries to avoid Peyton by turning off the lighthouse beacon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silent Lady about?
Little orphaned Kate lives happily in a New England lighthouse with its old keepers, Philemon, Peter and Captain Bartholomew. When Kate falls sick, the prudish Philemon hires Miss Summerville, a li...
Who directed The Silent Lady?
The Silent Lady was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson.
How long is The Silent Lady?
The Silent Lady has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Silent Lady released?
The Silent Lady was released on December 10, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silent Lady?
The main cast of The Silent Lady includes Gretchen Lederer, Zoe Rae, Winter Hall, Harry Holden, J. Edwin Brown.