A Chapter in Her Life (1923)

Drama | 17 September 1923

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HISTORY

Clara Louise Burnham's novel was also the basis for Jewel, a 1915 Universal release, written and produced by Lois Weber, and starring Ella Hall and Rupert Julian (See entry). The 9 Dec 1922 editions of Motion Picture News and Camera reported that Weber had returned to Universal to direct the remake, was "preparing the script for the re-filming of Jewel, and that Arthur Forde had been assigned to assist her. Universal changed the title to A Chapter in her Life. ...

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Clara Louise Burnham's novel was also the basis for Jewel, a 1915 Universal release, written and produced by Lois Weber, and starring Ella Hall and Rupert Julian (See entry). The 9 Dec 1922 editions of Motion Picture News and Camera reported that Weber had returned to Universal to direct the remake, was "preparing the script for the re-filming of Jewel, and that Arthur Forde had been assigned to assist her. Universal changed the title to A Chapter in her Life.

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Camera
9 Dec 1922
p. 4
Film Daily
9 Sep 1923
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Motion Picture News
9 Dec 1922
p. 2917
Variety
27 Sep 1923
p. 24
CAST
PRODUCTION CREDITS
NAME
PARENT COMPANY
PRODUCTION COMPANY
PRODUCTION TEXT
Universal-Jewel
NAME
CREDITED AS
CREDIT
DIRECTORS
Asst dir
WRITERS
Adpt
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ben Kline
Photog
SOURCES
LITERARY
Based on the novel Jewel; a Chapter in Her Life by Clara Louise Burnham (Boston, 1903).
LITERARY SOURCE AUTHOR
DETAILS
Alternate Title:
Jewel
Release Date:
17 September 1923
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Universal Pictures
9 August 1923
LP19309
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
6,330
Length(in reels):
6
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Rich but unhappy Mr. Everingham resents the presence in his home of Madge, his widowed daughter-in-law, and her daughter, Eloise. However, Jewel, Everingham's younger son's daughter, arrives for a visit and brings cheer and harmony to the ...

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Rich but unhappy Mr. Everingham resents the presence in his home of Madge, his widowed daughter-in-law, and her daughter, Eloise. However, Jewel, Everingham's younger son's daughter, arrives for a visit and brings cheer and harmony to the household.

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Subject

Legend
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Partially Viewed
Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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