The Duchess of Doubt

The Duchess of Doubt is a 1917 American silent comedy film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen, and Frank Currier, and was released on May 28, 1917.

The Duchess of Doubt
Directed byGeorge D. Baker
Screenplay byGeorge D. Baker (scenario)
Story byJohn B. Clymer
Charles A. Logue
Produced byB. A. Rolfe
StarringEmmy Wehlen
Ricca Allen
Frank Currier
CinematographyJoseph Shelderfer
Production
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Release date
  • May 28, 1917 (1917-05-28) (US)[1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast
  • Emmy Wehlen as Clover Ames
  • Ricca Allen as Aunt Sarah
  • Frank Currier as Pierre Dubois
  • George Stuart Christie as Walter Gray
  • Peggy Parr as Helen Brentwood
  • Kate Blancke as Mrs. Brentwood
  • Walter Horton as Steve Gordon
  • Ilean Hume as Alice Harris
  • Charles Eldridge as Walter Gray, Sr.
  • Fred C. Truesdell as Henry Strang

Production

Some of the scenes were shot on location in Palm Beach, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, Florida.[2] Guests who were staying at the resorts in those cities were used as extras for the big hotel scenes.[3]

Reception

The Houston Post gave the film a favorable review, calling it "a true Metro wonder play". The complimented Wehlen's performance, as well as the photography.[2] The Freeport Journal-Standard also enjoyed the picture, naming it "one of the most attractive screen stories yet produced by Metro."[3] And The Tacoma Daily Register was positive about the movie as well, "This is a genuine romance with a modern setting, and its story is one of deep interest.[4]

References
  1. "The Duchess of Doubt". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  2. "Emmy Wehlen in "The Duchess of Doubt"". The Houston Post. June 10, 1917. p. 46. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Society Folk As "Extras" in "The Duchess of Doubt"". The Freeport Journal-Standard. June 28, 1917. p. 5. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ""The Duchess of Doubt" Opens At Apollo Today". The Tacoma Daily Register. August 23, 1917. p. 4. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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