The Lesson
“A tale of misunderstood kindness”
Synopsis
Rosie Lee, the shabby, wan-faced daughter of "Daddy" Lee, a humble laboring man, becomes engaged to Jerry Brooks. Shortly afterwards, "Daddy" meets with a serious accident, and Rosie is forced to seek work as a ribbon clerk in a large department store in an effort to keep the wolf from the door and provide food and medicine for her aged father
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Eagle
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Edward Hungerford
- Original Title
- The Lesson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Selig Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Eagle
J. Edward Hungerford
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Eagle
Director
J. Edward Hungerford
Writer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lesson.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lesson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lesson about?
Rosie Lee, the shabby, wan-faced daughter of "Daddy" Lee, a humble laboring man, becomes engaged to Jerry Brooks. Shortly afterwards, "Daddy" meets with a serious accident, and Rosie is forced to seek work as a ribbon clerk in a large department store in an effort to keep the wolf from the door and provide food and medicine for her aged father
Who directed The Lesson?
The Lesson was directed by Oscar Eagle.
Who stars in The Lesson?
The principal cast of The Lesson includes Winifred Greenwood, Jack Nelson, Frank Weed, Charles Clary, Lafe McKee.
When was The Lesson released and how long is it?
The Lesson was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lesson?
The Lesson holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).