''Lord Chumley'' is a 1914 American
short
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drama film
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directed by
James Kirkwood. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the
Library of Congress
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. The film began production before November 1913, but it was not released until June 1914. It is based on the 1888 play that starred
E. H. Sothern
Edward Hugh Sothern (December 6, 1859 – October 28, 1933) was an American actor who specialized in dashing, romantic leading roles and particularly in Shakespeare roles.
Biography
Sothern was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of English ...
. ''Lord Chumley'' was remade into the 1925 film ''