The Fascinating Mrs. Francis (1909)

A young man becomes infatuated with Mrs. Francis after she sings at a party. His father convinces her to discourage the young man's attentions. Out of despair, the young man considers suicide, until he meets a woman his own age.

Director:

D.W. Griffith

Writer:

D.W. Griffith

Stars:

Marion Leonard, Barry O'Moore, Anita Hendrie

Cast

Credited cast:
Marion Leonard	...	Mrs. Francis
Barry O'Moore	...	Young Man (as Herbert Yost)
Anita Hendrie	...	Young Man's Mother
Harry Solter	...	Young Man's Father
Gertrude Robinson	...	The Maid / Party Guest
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Linda Arvidson
John R. Cumpson	...	Party Guest
George Gebhardt	...	Party Guest
Guy Hedlund	...	Party Guest
Charles Inslee	...	Party Guest
Arthur V. Johnson	...	Party Guest
Florence Lawrence	...	Visitor
Mary Pickford
Mack Sennett	...	Party Guest
Charles West

Storyline

A young man becomes infatuated with Mrs. Francis after she sings at a party. His father convinces her to discourage the young man's attentions. Out of despair, the young man considers suicide, until he meets a woman his own age.

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 1909 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Technical Specs

Runtime:

5 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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