Her Beloved Villain
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Synopsis
Wealthy French lawyer Louis Martinot must travel away on business. He entrusts his friend, Paul Blythe, with a delicate task: to investigate the background of a young woman named Susanne Bergomat. If Paul deems her family suitable, he is authorized to propose marriage to her on Louis’s behalf. However, upon meeting Susanne, Paul immediately falls in love with her himself. To secure her for his own, Paul concocts a lie, telling Louis that Susanne's family is unsuitable because her mother is insane. Paul then proposes to Susanne directly and is accepted. The "villainous" deception eventually unravels, leading to a series of comedic complications as the truth about Paul's lies comes to light.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Bisson, Albert Carré
- Original Title
- Her Beloved Villain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Alexandre Bisson, Albert Carré, Alice Eyton
Alfred Gilks
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Alexandre Bisson
Screenplay
Albert Carré
Screenplay
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Her Beloved Villain about?
Wealthy French lawyer Louis Martinot must travel away on business. He entrusts his friend, Paul Blythe, with a delicate task: to investigate the background of a young woman named Susanne Bergomat. If Paul deems her family suitable, he is authorized to propose marriage to her on Louis’s behalf. However, upon meeting Susanne, Paul immediately falls in love with her himself. To secure her for his own, Paul concocts a lie, telling Louis that Susanne's family is unsuitable because her mother is insane. Paul then proposes to Susanne directly and is accepted. The "villainous" deception eventually unravels, leading to a series of comedic complications as the truth about Paul's lies comes to light.
Who directed Her Beloved Villain?
Her Beloved Villain was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in Her Beloved Villain?
The principal cast of Her Beloved Villain includes Wanda Hawley, Ramsey Wallace, Templar Powell, Tully Marshall, Lillian Leighton.
When was Her Beloved Villain released and how long is it?
Her Beloved Villain was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.