Lessons in Love
“Oh! Bashful ones, you'll laugh as you never laughed before! IT'S CONNIE'S GREATEST AND BEST!”
Synopsis
Lawyer Hanover Priestley plots with his friend Henry Winkley to marry off young heiress Leila Calthorpe to Winkley's nephew, John Warren. When John refuses, preferring to select his own wife, they lure him east by a false report of Winkley's death. Indignant at his rebuff, Leila disguises herself as Perkins, a maid, and romances him, leading him to believe that Aunt Agatha is the heiress. Complications develop, and after saving her from a fire John discovers her identity and agrees to marry her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Withey
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Murray, Grant Carpenter
- Original Title
- Lessons in Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Constance Talmadge Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Withey
Douglas Murray, Grant Carpenter
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Withey
Director
Grant Carpenter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lessons in Love
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What is Lessons in Love about?
Lawyer Hanover Priestley plots with his friend Henry Winkley to marry off young heiress Leila Calthorpe to Winkley's nephew, John Warren. When John refuses, preferring to select his own wife, they lure him east by a false report of Winkley's death. Indignant at his rebuff, Leila disguises herself as Perkins, a maid, and romances him, leading him to believe that Aunt Agatha is the heiress. Complications develop, and after saving her from a fire John discovers her identity and agrees to marry her.
Who directed Lessons in Love?
Lessons in Love was directed by Chester Withey.
Who stars in Lessons in Love?
The principal cast of Lessons in Love includes Constance Talmadge, Flora Finch, George Fawcett, Kenneth Harlan, Florence Short.
When was Lessons in Love released and how long is it?
Lessons in Love was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.