The Understudy
Synopsis
Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity.
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Winifred Greenwood
Grace Thornton - the Understudy
Thomas Commerford
Mr. Thornton
Frank Weed
Bob Burnitt - the Stage Director
Lafe McKee
Ben Rosenthal - the Manager
Rose Evans
Mrs. Thornton
Mac Barnes
Hank Armstrong
Colletta Powers
Stella Le Vere
Timmy Sheehan
Timmy - the Office Boy
Julius Frankenburg
Rudolph Lehar - the Orchestra Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorimer Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrs. Owen Bronson
- Original Title
- The Understudy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorimer Johnston
Mrs. Owen Bronson
Department Leadership Roster
Lorimer Johnston
Director
Mrs. Owen Bronson
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Understudy
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What is The Understudy about?
Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity.
Who directed The Understudy?
The Understudy was directed by Lorimer Johnston.
Who stars in The Understudy?
The principal cast of The Understudy includes Winifred Greenwood, Thomas Commerford, Frank Weed, Lafe McKee, Rose Evans.
When was The Understudy released and how long is it?
The Understudy was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Understudy?
The Understudy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).