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At First Sight

At First Sight

191750m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1917

Runtime

50m

Storyline

"An unusual story of a girl who quietly picks out a husband and wins him."

Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Jul 2, 1917
Languages
No Language
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Robert Z. Leonard
Production
Famous Players Film Company
Famous Players Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

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