Charge It [Reel 2]: Film: Chicago Film Archives

Identifier

F.2006-10-0118

Date Of Production

1921

Abstract

Philip and Julia Lawrence are living happily and saving for a home. Tom Garreth, elderly millionaire and friend of the family, induces Philip to invest in stock, which is sure to make a fortune. This investment enables the Lawrences to join the country club. Julia, formerly economical, runs up large bills at the smart shops against Philip's wishes. Dana Herrick, the Lothario of this set, finds Julia attractive game, and arouses Millie's jealousy. Herrick's flirtation progresses, but Julia becomes constantly more discontented over her financial limitations. Philip discovers the flirtation and, exasperated over Julia's latest extravagance, quarrels with his wife. She goes to Herrick and finds that he is also having an affair with Millie. She leaves, then follows a steadily downward path in her efforts to support herself, until she is check girl in a hotel. One evening Philip and Millie come to the hotel. Julia is recognized. Through Robert McGregor, Herrick's valet, she is cleared from all suspicions and leaves with Philip. — Jessie Robb, "Domestic Life As It Is, Theme of Clara Kimball Young's Latest Production, Which is Most Artistic," Moving Picture World, June 25, 1921.

Format

35mm

Extent

839 feet

Color

tinted

Sound

Silent

Reel/Tape Number

2/7

Has Been Digitized?

Yes

Notes

CFA holds reels 1, 2, 3 and 7 of this seven-reel feature film.

Language Of Materials

English

Element

Distribution Print

Genre

Melodrama

Form

Features

Subject

Marriage
Consumers
Domestic life
Economic and social conditions

Related Collections

Charles E. Krosse Collection

Main Credits

Garson, Harry (is director)

Equity Pictures (is production company)

Additional Credits

Cowan, Sada (is writer)

Bizeul, Jacques (is cinematographer)

Carré, Ben (is contributor)

Participants And Performers

Kimball Young, Clara (is actor)

Blythe, Betty (is actor)

Barrie, Nigel (is actor)

Rawlinson, Herbert (is actor)

Kimball, Edward M. (is actor)

Wilson, Hal (is actor)

Cooper, Dulcie (is actor)

Charge It [Reel 2]

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