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The 13 April 1918 Motography noted that "Triangle decorators and carpenters have been rushing the work" on an "Adirondack camp not far from New York" at the company's Culver City studios for what it called Mademoiselle Paulette. Director Raymond Wells was "making rapid progress" on the picture.
       One reviewer credits G. E. Peterson with the photography.
       The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021. ...

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The 13 April 1918 Motography noted that "Triangle decorators and carpenters have been rushing the work" on an "Adirondack camp not far from New York" at the company's Culver City studios for what it called Mademoiselle Paulette. Director Raymond Wells was "making rapid progress" on the picture.
       One reviewer credits G. E. Peterson with the photography.
       The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Exhibitors Trade Review
27 Apr 1918
p. 1689
Motography
13 Apr 1918
p. 704
Moving Picture World
11 May 1918
p. 899
Variety
17 May 1918
p. 44
Wid's
12 Oct 1918
p. 2457
DETAILS
Release Date:
5 May 1918
Production Date:

Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Exasperated by his son's predilection for the wine and women of Broadway, Robert Wayne sends young Jack to a mountain resort in the Adirondacks. One evening, Jack rescues a young woman named Paula Grey from drowning and then takes her to his camp to recuperate. When Jack's father arrives for a surprise visit, Jack tries to smuggle Paula out, but Wayne becomes suspicious and orders his son back to New York City. Later, Jack visits the home of vaudeville star Mlle. Paulette, whom he recognizes as Paula. Following a series of complications involving mistaken identities and a gang of burglars, Jack and Mlle. Paulette happily announce their ...

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Exasperated by his son's predilection for the wine and women of Broadway, Robert Wayne sends young Jack to a mountain resort in the Adirondacks. One evening, Jack rescues a young woman named Paula Grey from drowning and then takes her to his camp to recuperate. When Jack's father arrives for a surprise visit, Jack tries to smuggle Paula out, but Wayne becomes suspicious and orders his son back to New York City. Later, Jack visits the home of vaudeville star Mlle. Paulette, whom he recognizes as Paula. Following a series of complications involving mistaken identities and a gang of burglars, Jack and Mlle. Paulette happily announce their engagement.

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Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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