
Mrs. Dane's Defense
Synopsis
An Englishwoman misbehaves in Canada, driving a traveling companion to suicide and bearing a secret child whom she whisks away. When she returns to England to receive an inheritance, her bad deeds catch up to her. The film is presumed lost.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Pauline Frederick
Felicia Hindemarsh
Frank Losee
Sir Danile Carteret
Leslie Austin
Lionel Carteret
Maude Turner Gordon
Lady Eastney
Ormi Hawley
Janet
John L. Shine
Mr. Bulsom-Porter
Ida Darling
Mrs. Bulsom-Porter
Amelia Summerville
The Duchess of Grantby
Frank Kingdon
The Vicar
Howard Hall
Mr. Trent
Grace Reals
Mrs. Trent
Mary Navarro
Mrs. Dane of Canada
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Arthur Jones, Margaret Turnbull
- Original Title
- Mrs. Dane's Defense
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Ford
Henry Arthur Jones, Margaret Turnbull
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Ford
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mrs. Dane's Defense.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Dane's Defense
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mrs. Dane's Defense about?
An Englishwoman misbehaves in Canada, driving a traveling companion to suicide and bearing a secret child whom she whisks away. When she returns to England to receive an inheritance, her bad deeds catch up to her. The film is presumed lost.
Who directed Mrs. Dane's Defense?
Mrs. Dane's Defense was directed by Hugh Ford.
Who stars in Mrs. Dane's Defense?
The principal cast of Mrs. Dane's Defense includes Pauline Frederick, Frank Losee, Leslie Austin, Maude Turner Gordon, Ormi Hawley.
When was Mrs. Dane's Defense released and how long is it?
Mrs. Dane's Defense was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
