The Chaperon
Synopsis
Jim Ogden, secretly engaged to Madge Hemmingway, wealthy heiress, becomes sensitive over his lack of money and breaks the engagement. In a moment of pique she marries Count Van Tuyle. After six months she returns from Europe, minus her husband. Trying to forget her error, she goes to the country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Berthelet
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Fairfax, H.S. Sheldon
- Original Title
- The Chaperon
- 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
Marion Fairfax, H.S. Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Berthelet
Director
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 Chaperon
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What is The Chaperon about?
Jim Ogden, secretly engaged to Madge Hemmingway, wealthy heiress, becomes sensitive over his lack of money and breaks the engagement. In a moment of pique she marries Count Van Tuyle. After six months she returns from Europe, minus her husband. Trying to forget her error, she goes to the country.
Who directed The Chaperon?
The Chaperon was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who stars in The Chaperon?
The principal cast of The Chaperon includes Edna Mayo, Eugene O'Brien, Sidney Ainsworth, Frances Raymond, John Cossar.
When was The Chaperon released and how long is it?
The Chaperon was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chaperon?
The Chaperon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).