At First Sight
“An unusual story of a girl who quietly picks out a husband and wins him.”
Synopsis
Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- George Middleton
- Original Title
- At First Sight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
George Middleton
Charles Rosher
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
George Middleton
Writer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About At First Sight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is At First Sight about?
Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.
Who directed At First Sight?
At First Sight was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in At First Sight?
The principal cast of At First Sight includes Mae Murray, Sam Hardy, William T. Carleton, Estar Banks, Charles Ogle.
When was At First Sight released and how long is it?
At First Sight was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.