Borrowed Plumage
“The story of a slavey who became a lady for a day. Scenes laid in the days of John Paul Jones.”
Synopsis
The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond B. West
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Hawks
- Original Title
- Borrowed Plumage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond B. West
J.G. Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond B. West
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borrowed Plumage
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What is Borrowed Plumage about?
The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.
Who directed Borrowed Plumage?
Borrowed Plumage was directed by Raymond B. West.
Who stars in Borrowed Plumage?
The principal cast of Borrowed Plumage includes Bessie Barriscale, Arthur Maude, Dorcas Matthews, J. Barney Sherry, Wallace Worsley.
When was Borrowed Plumage released and how long is it?
Borrowed Plumage was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Borrowed Plumage?
Borrowed Plumage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).