American Maid (1917)
Drama | 3 December 1917
Director:
Albert CapellaniWriters:
Hamilton Smith, Julius RothschildProduction Company:
Mutual Film Corp.The 25 Aug 1917 Motography announced the upcoming production as one of four Mutual Film Corp. releases to star Edna Goodrich, “the ‘all American’ girl of the stage.” According to the article, the four scenarios had personally been selected by Goodrich with assistance from Mutual president John R. Freuler. Two weeks later, the 8 Sep 1917 Motography reported that principal photography had already been completed. Production took place at Mutual’s studios on Long Island, NY. Various sources have identified the location as the Empire All Star Corp. studios in Glendale, Long Island. In an article she contributed to the Jun 1918 Film Fun, Goodrich revealed that two of the gowns she wore in the picture cost a total of $2,800.
American Maid was scheduled to open on 3 Dec 1917, as noted in the 29 Dec 1917 Motion Picture News. However, conflicting information in the 8 Dec 1917 Motography listed a release date of 26 Nov 1917. A negative review of the picture in the 7 Dec 1917 Var claimed that Mutual had apparently salvaged an older, unreleased production by adding two reels of new footage.
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The 25 Aug 1917 Motography announced the upcoming production as one of four Mutual Film Corp. releases to star Edna Goodrich, “the ‘all American’ girl of the stage.” According to the article, the four scenarios had personally been selected by Goodrich with assistance from Mutual president John R. Freuler. Two weeks later, the 8 Sep 1917 Motography reported that principal photography had already been completed. Production took place at Mutual’s studios on Long Island, NY. Various sources have identified the location as the Empire All Star Corp. studios in Glendale, Long Island. In an article she contributed to the Jun 1918 Film Fun, Goodrich revealed that two of the gowns she wore in the picture cost a total of $2,800.
American Maid was scheduled to open on 3 Dec 1917, as noted in the 29 Dec 1917 Motion Picture News. However, conflicting information in the 8 Dec 1917 Motography listed a release date of 26 Nov 1917. A negative review of the picture in the 7 Dec 1917 Var claimed that Mutual had apparently salvaged an older, unreleased production by adding two reels of new footage.
Virginia Lee, a U.S. senator's daughter serving in the Red Cross at a French field hospital, treats wounded American soldier David Starr, who falls in love with her. After David is wounded a second time, he is sent back to Washington, D.C. Months later, David sees Virginia at a French Embassy ball. Certain that he is unworthy of a wealthy senator’s daughter, David travels west. Two years later, Virginia and her father also travel west to investigate thievery at the mines. During an Independence Day celebration, Sheriff Sam Benson and a posse chase the accused thief, known as "Lonesome." Although he is wounded, Lonesome escapes and takes refuge in a cabin where Virginia is staying. She recognizes the man as David and, certain of his innocence, leaves him in the sheriff’s custody while she seeks legal help from her father. Upon her return, Virginia proves that Sam is the thief, then dons her Red Cross uniform and again nurses the wounded ...
Virginia Lee, a U.S. senator's daughter serving in the Red Cross at a French field hospital, treats wounded American soldier David Starr, who falls in love with her. After David is wounded a second time, he is sent back to Washington, D.C. Months later, David sees Virginia at a French Embassy ball. Certain that he is unworthy of a wealthy senator’s daughter, David travels west. Two years later, Virginia and her father also travel west to investigate thievery at the mines. During an Independence Day celebration, Sheriff Sam Benson and a posse chase the accused thief, known as "Lonesome." Although he is wounded, Lonesome escapes and takes refuge in a cabin where Virginia is staying. She recognizes the man as David and, certain of his innocence, leaves him in the sheriff’s custody while she seeks legal help from her father. Upon her return, Virginia proves that Sam is the thief, then dons her Red Cross uniform and again nurses the wounded David.
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