The Misleading Lady
“The story of a kidnapping of a modern society bride.”
Synopsis
Helen Steele, who has theatrical aspirations, has been told by Sidney Parker that, owing to her lack of stage experience he cannot entertain her proposition of giving her the leading part in his new production, "The Siren." Believing that she can get Parker to consent if she is persuasive enough, Helen has her fiancé, Henry Tracey, invite the theatrical manager to the party to be given by John W. Cannell so that she may work upon him. At the affair Helen manages to obtain Parker's consent to give her a trial it she is successful in having Jack Craigen, a friend of Cannell, who has been living in Patagonia for a long time and who is a woman hater, propose to her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Berthelet
- Screenplay & Story
- H.S. Sheldon
- Original Title
- The Misleading Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Berthelet
H.S. Sheldon, Paul Dickey, Charles W. Goddard
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Berthelet
Director
H.S. Sheldon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Misleading Lady
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What is The Misleading Lady about?
Helen Steele, who has theatrical aspirations, has been told by Sidney Parker that, owing to her lack of stage experience he cannot entertain her proposition of giving her the leading part in his new production, "The Siren." Believing that she can get Parker to consent if she is persuasive enough, Helen has her fiancé, Henry Tracey, invite the theatrical manager to the party to be given by John W. Cannell so that she may work upon him. At the affair Helen manages to obtain Parker's consent to give her a trial it she is successful in having Jack Craigen, a friend of Cannell, who has been living in Patagonia for a long time and who is a woman hater, propose to her.
Who directed The Misleading Lady?
The Misleading Lady was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who stars in The Misleading Lady?
The principal cast of The Misleading Lady includes Henry B. Walthall, Edna Mayo, Sidney Ainsworth, Edward Arnold, Harry Dunkinson.
When was The Misleading Lady released and how long is it?
The Misleading Lady was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Misleading Lady?
The Misleading Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).