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Persuasive Peggy

Synopsis

Informed by her husband Ed that they will not be honeymooning at Niagara Falls as promised, but rather at the County Fair, newlywed Peggy decides it is time to assert her independence and steals away to the falls alone, leaving her bewildered husband to follow. After the honeymoon, Ed takes his bride to the home that had been his mother's, and Peggy redecorates the entire house in her husband's absence. Gradually, Ed learns to submit to his wife's modern attitudes until he discovers that her continual visits to the city have not been to the dentist's, as she had said, but to the studio of portrait painter Perry Pipp. Ed angrily confronts Peggy with her deception, forcing her to return home to her parent's house. Later, when Ed learns that Peggy has been posing for a portrait as a birthday surprise, he begs his wife's forgiveness, which she bestows, along with the information that a baby is on it's way.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 1, 1917

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Brabin
Screenplay & Story
Charles Brabin, Maravene Thompson
Original Title
Persuasive Peggy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 6m
Production Studios
Mayfair Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Brabin

Screenplay & Story

Charles Brabin, Maravene Thompson

Director of Photography

George W. Lane

Film Editing

Henry A. Butterfield

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Brabin

Charles Brabin

Director

Henry A. Butterfield

Editor

Charles Brabin

Charles Brabin

Writer

Maravene Thompson

Writer

George W. Lane

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Persuasive Peggy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Persuasive Peggy

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What is Persuasive Peggy about?

Informed by her husband Ed that they will not be honeymooning at Niagara Falls as promised, but rather at the County Fair, newlywed Peggy decides it is time to assert her independence and steals away to the falls alone, leaving her bewildered husband to follow. After the honeymoon, Ed takes his bride to the home that had been his mother's, and Peggy redecorates the entire house in her husband's absence. Gradually, Ed learns to submit to his wife's modern attitudes until he discovers that her continual visits to the city have not been to the dentist's, as she had said, but to the studio of portrait painter Perry Pipp. Ed angrily confronts Peggy with her deception, forcing her to return home to her parent's house. Later, when Ed learns that Peggy has been posing for a portrait as a birthday surprise, he begs his wife's forgiveness, which she bestows, along with the information that a baby is on it's way.

Who directed Persuasive Peggy?

Persuasive Peggy was directed by Charles Brabin.

Who stars in Persuasive Peggy?

The principal cast of Persuasive Peggy includes Peggy Hyland, William B. Davidson, Jules Cowles, Arthur Housman.

When was Persuasive Peggy released and how long is it?

Persuasive Peggy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.