Marriage for Convenience
"A dramatic portrayal of the astounding story of a woman who unknowingly married the man who had wronged her. A marriage for convenience not for love."
Originally released in 1919. Marriage for Convenience is a drama film. directed by Sidney Olcott. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catherine Calvert, Ann May, and George Majeroni
Synopsis
Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the money needed for Barbara's operation. Unaware that Oliver was Barbara's attacker, Natalie blames his business partner, Howard Pollard, who was with Barbara on the night she was injured. Natalie holds Howard at gunpoint, but when her husband arrives, he promises to deal with the villain making sure Howard falls to his death. Upon Barbara’s release from the hospital, Oliver tries to blind her once. Natalie threatens him with a pistol, but Oliver wrests it away from her. He then realizes that he can no longer hide his guilt from Natalie or the police and shoots himself. Barbara has been avenged, and Natalie is free to marry Ned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Calvert
as Natalie Rand
Ann May
as Barbara Rand
George Majeroni
as Oliver Landis
Edmund Burns
as Ned Gardiner
Cesare Gravina
as Lazzare
Henry Sedley
as Howard Pollard
Blanche Davenport
as Mrs. Raleigh Rand
Sadie Leonard
as Mrs. Daniel Chester
George Pauncefort
as Dick Stanton
Edward Slow
as Negro Servant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marriage for Convenience about?
Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the m...
Who directed Marriage for Convenience?
Marriage for Convenience was directed by Sidney Olcott.
How long is Marriage for Convenience?
Marriage for Convenience has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Marriage for Convenience released?
Marriage for Convenience was released on February 3, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marriage for Convenience?
The main cast of Marriage for Convenience includes Catherine Calvert, Ann May, George Majeroni, Edmund Burns, Cesare Gravina.