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A Man’s Prerogative
''A Man's Prerogative'' is a lost film, lost American 1915 silent film, silent drama film directed by George Nichols (actor and director), George Nichols. The film stars Robert Edeson and Mary Alden as a newlywed couple who must contend with real and perceived infidelity. It was filmed under the working titles ''Above Reproach'' and ''As Ceasar's Wife.'' Synopsis Married couple Oliver, an attorney, and Elizabeth, a writer, each believe that the other is unfaithful. Oliver believes that Elizabeth is cheating with Charles, an artist who illustrates her stories, and Elizabeth believes that Oliver has taken up with Catherine, one of Charles's models. Elizabeth is also frustrated that Oliver believes that she should tolerate his flirtations with Catherine, as men have the right to do as they please. The two almost separate, but Elizabeth refuses as she feels that they should either divorce outright or remain together. The two remain together and maintain the status quo until Elizabet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Nichols (actor And Director)
George Nichols, sometimes credited in films as George O. Nicholls (October 28, 1864 – September 20, 1927), was an American actor and film director. He is perhaps best remembered for his work at Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. Nichols was born in Rockford, Illinois. He made 221 known film appearances from 1908 up to his death in 1927. He also directed 103 films between 1911 and 1916. Along with Henry "Pathe" Lehrman, Nichols became an arch-enemy of Charlie Chaplin very early on in Chaplin's film career, as Chaplin was dissatisfied with Nichols' way of directing and comic ideas while both worked at Keystone in 1914. In his autobiography, Chaplin recalled a dispute between himself and Nichols during the shooting of a film in which Chaplin appeared. While working at Keystone, 'Pops', as he was known, was often cast as father to Mabel Normand. Personal life With his wife Viola Alberti, whom he married in 1896, he was the father of another prolific director, George Nicholls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |