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Famous Players made the first version of A Lady of Quality in 1914 (see entry). ...

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Famous Players made the first version of A Lady of Quality in 1914 (see entry).

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Release Date:
14 January 1924
Production Date:

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Date
Copyright Number
Universal Pictures
13 October 1923
LP19500
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
8,640
Length(in reels):
9
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Headstrong Clorinda Wildairs breaks off an affair with unprincipled Sir John Ozen to become engaged to a rich nobleman, Mertoun, the Duke of Osmonde. Clorinda accidently kills Sir John when he, piqued at her forthcoming marriage, threatens to blackmail her. She buries the body in the cellar and admits her act to the forgiving Osmonde before marrying ...

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Headstrong Clorinda Wildairs breaks off an affair with unprincipled Sir John Ozen to become engaged to a rich nobleman, Mertoun, the Duke of Osmonde. Clorinda accidently kills Sir John when he, piqued at her forthcoming marriage, threatens to blackmail her. She buries the body in the cellar and admits her act to the forgiving Osmonde before marrying him.

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AFI Life Achievement Award

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