
American Maid
Synopsis
Virginia Lee, daughter of a United States Senator, meets David Starr, a wounded United States soldier, in a field hospital in which she is serving as a Red Cross nurse. Star returns to the trenches and Virginia's base hospital is moved. Starr is again wounded and invalided home. Virginia has lost sight of him. She returns to America; and in Washington, Starr sees her at a ball at the French Embassy. Feeling her too far above him, socially, he goes West, whither Virginia's father takes her, on a business trip, and there a vital drama is enacted.
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December 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius Rothschild, Hamilton Smith
- Original Title
- American Maid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Empire All Star Corp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Capellani
Julius Rothschild, Hamilton Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Capellani
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Maid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Maid about?
Virginia Lee, daughter of a United States Senator, meets David Starr, a wounded United States soldier, in a field hospital in which she is serving as a Red Cross nurse. Star returns to the trenches and Virginia's base hospital is moved. Starr is again wounded and invalided home. Virginia has lost sight of him. She returns to America; and in Washington, Starr sees her at a ball at the French Embassy. Feeling her too far above him, socially, he goes West, whither Virginia's father takes her, on a business trip, and there a vital drama is enacted.
Who directed American Maid?
American Maid was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in American Maid?
The principal cast of American Maid includes Edna Goodrich, William B. Davidson, Jack Hopkins, George Henry.
When was American Maid released and how long is it?
American Maid was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.


















