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Marriage for Convenience (1919)

"A dramatic portrayal of the astounding story of a woman who unknowingly married the man who had wronged her. A marriage for convenience not for love."

0.019190h 50mEN
Drama

Directed by Sidney Olcott

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

0h 50m

Language

EN

Release

February 3, 1919

Director

Sidney Olcott

Overview

Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the money needed for Barbara's operation. Unaware that Oliver was Barbara's attacker, Natalie blames his busi...

Cast

Catherine Calvert

Catherine Calvert

Natalie Rand

Ann May

Ann May

Barbara Rand

George Majeroni

George Majeroni

Oliver Landis

Edmund Burns

Edmund Burns

Ned Gardiner

Cesare Gravina

Cesare Gravina

Lazzare

Henry Sedley

Henry Sedley

Howard Pollard

Blanche Davenport

Blanche Davenport

Mrs. Raleigh Rand

Sadie Leonard

Sadie Leonard

Mrs. Daniel Chester

George Pauncefort

George Pauncefort

Dick Stanton

Edward Slow

Edward Slow

Negro Servant

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Marriage for Convenience (1919), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the money needed for Barbara's operation. Unaware that Oliver was Barbara's attacker, Natalie blames his business partner, Howard Pollard, who was with Barbara on the night she was injured. Natalie holds Howard at gunpoint, but when her husband arrives, he promises to deal with the villain making sure Howard falls to his death. Upon Barbara’s release from the hospital, Oliver tries to blind her once. Natalie threatens him with a pistol, but Oliver wrests it away from her. He then realizes that he can no longer hide his guilt from Natalie or the police and shoots himself. Barbara has been avenged, and Natalie is free to marry Ned.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Marriage for Convenience. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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