My Lady's Slipper
Synopsis
In France during the reign of Louis XVI American naval officer Francis Burnham escapes from a British convict ship. He flees to Paris to see Benjamin Franklin only to find him away. At loose ends he becomes indebted to the Marquis de Tremignon who under threat of imprisonment involves him in an intrigue to compromise the Countess De Villars to force her into marriage. While unwillingly purloining one of her slippers the lady catches him, and they realize he had saved her at one time from highwaymen. After many contretemps, the Marquis is disgraced, and the Countess and Burnham are united.
Top Cast
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Anita Stewart
Countess de Villars
Earle Williams
Lieutenant Francis Burnham
Joseph Kilgour
King Louis XVI
Julia Swayne Gordon
Marie Antoinette
Harry Northrup
Marquis du Tremignon
Albert Roccardi
Bucknall
William Shea
Bucknail (per Variety)
George O'Donnell
Duc de Riveau-Huet
Charles Chapman
Benjamin Franklin
George Stevens
Espiau
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Townsend Brady, Edward J. Montagne
- Original Title
- My Lady's Slipper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
Cyrus Townsend Brady, Edward J. Montagne
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
Edward J. Montagne
Writer
Jane Lewis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Lady's Slipper.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Lady's Slipper
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What is My Lady's Slipper about?
In France during the reign of Louis XVI American naval officer Francis Burnham escapes from a British convict ship. He flees to Paris to see Benjamin Franklin only to find him away. At loose ends he becomes indebted to the Marquis de Tremignon who under threat of imprisonment involves him in an intrigue to compromise the Countess De Villars to force her into marriage. While unwillingly purloining one of her slippers the lady catches him, and they realize he had saved her at one time from highwaymen. After many contretemps, the Marquis is disgraced, and the Countess and Burnham are united.
Who directed My Lady's Slipper?
My Lady's Slipper was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in My Lady's Slipper?
The principal cast of My Lady's Slipper includes Anita Stewart, Earle Williams, Joseph Kilgour, Julia Swayne Gordon, Harry Northrup.
When was My Lady's Slipper released and how long is it?
My Lady's Slipper was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.