Our Better Selves
“Enthralling story of two lives being wasted in idleness, vain and frivolous living tried by the fires of adversity.”
Synopsis
The marriage of a wealthy and frivolous member of French nobility, Loyette Merval, to an American aristocratic idler named Willard Standish, is a loving one, except for their mutual dissatisfaction with Willard's idleness. After Willard becomes a chauffeur, Loyette's subsequent disgust causes him to quit. When the war begins, Willard joins the French Secret Service, while Loyette continues her social life, upset about their separation. After Willard, wounded, hides in a convent, Loyette leaves to find him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Ouida Bergère
- Original Title
- Our Better Selves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Astra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Ouida Bergère
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Ouida Bergère
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Better Selves
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What is Our Better Selves about?
The marriage of a wealthy and frivolous member of French nobility, Loyette Merval, to an American aristocratic idler named Willard Standish, is a loving one, except for their mutual dissatisfaction with Willard's idleness. After Willard becomes a chauffeur, Loyette's subsequent disgust causes him to quit. When the war begins, Willard joins the French Secret Service, while Loyette continues her social life, upset about their separation. After Willard, wounded, hides in a convent, Loyette leaves to find him.
Who directed Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Our Better Selves?
The principal cast of Our Better Selves includes Fannie Ward, Lew Cody, Charles Hill Mailes, Mary Wise.
When was Our Better Selves released and how long is it?
Our Better Selves was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our Better Selves?
Our Better Selves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).