A Lady's Name is a 1918 American silent

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directed by Walter Edwards. The film stars

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and

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. The film was released on December 10, 1918, by

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Background

A Lady's Name is a screen version of a play written for the stage by Cyril Harcourt. His play was adapted for the screen by

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Plot

Novelist Mabel Vere (

) is engaged to Gerald Wantage (

). Mabel is also writing a new book. She needs ideas for her new book. She hatches a plan where she will advertise for a husband and see if the candidates provide the literary inspiration she needs. Gerald is a "stuffed Shirt" who angrily objects to her plan. She proceeds anyway. It is decided that Mabel's roommate, Maud Bray (Vera Doria), will screen all responders and frighten away the less desirable suitors. This allows Mabel to respond to the more interesting letters. Shortly Mabel becomes embroiled in a number of adventures. One of her applicants is a butler. He is employed by Noel Corcoran (

). As it turns out, Noel has also answered the ad. Noel informs Mabel that Gerald has bet the other members of his club that she will stop answering letters. Mabel is furious. She starts responding to several particularly lurid letters. Gerald promptly breaks off their engagement. Meanwhile, Noel, who is rich, has fallen in love with Mabel. Noel gets down on his knee and proposes. Mabel accepts his proposal.

Cast

Preservation Status

According to the

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website, 4 out of 5 reels survive of this film. The archived copy of this film is stored at New York's

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Picture Gallery

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References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lady's Name American black-and-white films 1918 films Selznick Pictures films American silent feature films Films directed by Walter Edwards 1910s American films Silent American comedy-drama films 1910s English-language films