Alias Ladyfingers (1921)
Comedy-drama | 21 October 1921
Cast:
Bert Lytell, Ora Carew, Frank Elliott [ More ]Director:
Bayard VeillerWriter:
Lenore J. CoffeeCinematographer:
Arthur MartinelliProduction Designer:
A. E. FreudermanProduction Company:
Metro Pictures Corp.The 9 Jul 1921 Motion Picture News credited director Bayard Veiller with contributing to the scenario, which was based on the 1920 novel, Ladyfingers by Jackson Gregory. Production was underway six weeks later, as stated in the 20 Aug 1921 Motion Picture News. The 27 Aug 1921 Moving Picture World noted that the film featured a bull dog, which was instructed to “grab a chicken” in one particular scene. The dog instead attacked lead actor Bert Lytell’s pant leg “in a most ferocious manner.” Filming had already been completed at the time of the article, according to the 27 Aug 1921 Camera.
The picture was released on 21 Oct 1921 and reviewed in several publications as Ladyfingers. By the time of its 25 Dec 1921 opening at the Loew’s State Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, the film was known by its official title, Alias Ladyfingers. Although critical response was generally enthusiastic, the 18 Nov 1921 Var found merit only in the picture’s lighting and cinematography, while complaining about its “exceedingly languid tempo.”
Copyrighted as five reels. ...
The 9 Jul 1921 Motion Picture News credited director Bayard Veiller with contributing to the scenario, which was based on the 1920 novel, Ladyfingers by Jackson Gregory. Production was underway six weeks later, as stated in the 20 Aug 1921 Motion Picture News. The 27 Aug 1921 Moving Picture World noted that the film featured a bull dog, which was instructed to “grab a chicken” in one particular scene. The dog instead attacked lead actor Bert Lytell’s pant leg “in a most ferocious manner.” Filming had already been completed at the time of the article, according to the 27 Aug 1921 Camera.
The picture was released on 21 Oct 1921 and reviewed in several publications as Ladyfingers. By the time of its 25 Dec 1921 opening at the Loew’s State Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, the film was known by its official title, Alias Ladyfingers. Although critical response was generally enthusiastic, the 18 Nov 1921 Var found merit only in the picture’s lighting and cinematography, while complaining about its “exceedingly languid tempo.”
Copyrighted as five reels.
Rachel Stetherill disowns her only daughter for marrying without her mother’s consent. Years later, the widowed girl is killed, leaving behind a four-year-old son named Robert Ashe. The boy is mentored by a safecracker and becomes adept at the profession. Over time, Justin Haddon, the Stetherill family lawyer, discovers that a notorious thief known as “Ladyfingers” bears a close resemblance to Rachel's late husband. Meanwhile, Ladyfingers falls in love with Rachel's ward, Enid Camden, and attends a charity ball at the Stetherill home. Although Ladyfingers is accused of stealing a string of pearls, the case is dismissed after the pearls are recovered. Ladyfingers accepts an invitation to return to the home, but soon realizes that he cannot win Enid's love, and he leaves a note in the safe before departing. Upon learning that Rachel is his grandmother, Ladyfingers confesses his crimes. Following a two-year prison term, Robert/Ladyfingers becomes a farmer and is happily married to Enid. ...
Rachel Stetherill disowns her only daughter for marrying without her mother’s consent. Years later, the widowed girl is killed, leaving behind a four-year-old son named Robert Ashe. The boy is mentored by a safecracker and becomes adept at the profession. Over time, Justin Haddon, the Stetherill family lawyer, discovers that a notorious thief known as “Ladyfingers” bears a close resemblance to Rachel's late husband. Meanwhile, Ladyfingers falls in love with Rachel's ward, Enid Camden, and attends a charity ball at the Stetherill home. Although Ladyfingers is accused of stealing a string of pearls, the case is dismissed after the pearls are recovered. Ladyfingers accepts an invitation to return to the home, but soon realizes that he cannot win Enid's love, and he leaves a note in the safe before departing. Upon learning that Rachel is his grandmother, Ladyfingers confesses his crimes. Following a two-year prison term, Robert/Ladyfingers becomes a farmer and is happily married to Enid.
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