Proxies is a 1921 American silent

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feature produced by

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and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by

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and starred

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Plot

As described in a film publication summary, Carlotta Darley (Dean) is engaged to Homer Carleton (Crosby), but regrets that Homer is not as tall and handsome as the butler Peter (Kerry). Her father Christopher Darley (Tooker) was aware that Peter was a former crook but believes that he has reformed. Clare Conway (Keefe), the household maid, is in love with Peter and jealous of Carlotta's admiration of him. A reception is in progress when John Stover (Everton) arrives with a paper that will bring about the Darleys' financial ruin. Peter arranges to have John brought into the reception room, then holds up the guests to secure the paper and save his employer. Peter and Clare then escape together.

Cast

as Peter Mendoza *

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as Clare Conway *Raye Dean as Carlotta Darley *Jack Crosby as Homer Carleton *Paul Everton as John Stover * William H. Tooker as Christopher Darley *Mrs. Schaffer as Mrs. Darley *Robert Broderick as Detective Linton

Preservation status

A copy of ''Proxies'' is preserved at the

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.The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''Proxies''
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at silenthollywood.com 1921 films Films directed by George D. Baker Films based on short fiction Paramount Pictures films 1921 crime drama films American crime drama films American black-and-white films American silent feature films 1921 drama films 1920s American films Silent American drama films 1920s English-language films {{silent-crime-drama-film-stub