Madame de Mode (1912)
"Advice to the Lovelorn by Madame de Mode," is the heading of a column in a daily newspaper and Harry Fenton is the up-to-the-minute young newspaperman who replies to all correspondence from the Lovelorn under the nom-de-plume of Madame de Mode. Although he conducts this column successfully, Harry personally, is backward with women. He is in love with Madge Everett and she returns his love, but Harry never seems to acquire courage enough to propose. Madge in her despair finally decides to seek advice and accordingly writes the following letter to the daily newspaper: "Dear Madame de Mode: A certain young gentleman loves me but he is too bashful to propose. What shall I do? Respectfully, Constant Reader." This letter causes more than a ripple of merriment among the clerks in the office and without having the slightest idea of the writer's identity, Harry causes the following answer to be published: "Constant Reader: Create opportunities for the young gentleman. Sit close to him. Keep your engagement finger prominent. Give him your photograph. Faint in his arms if necessary. When Madge reads this she clips the item from the paper and determines to follow the advice. Consequently when Harry calls again Madge brings about a droll situation which culminates in Harry popping the question. The happy day is named and soon arrives. Among the wedding presents is one from the newspaper office with the following note: "To Mr. and Mrs. 'Madame' de Mode from the boys in the office." This is the telltale note which leads Madge to discover that bashful Harry is none other than "Madame" de Mode who advised her how to encourage her young man to propose, and which ended in bringing about a very happy union.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| C.J. Williams | Director |
| J.W. Culbertson | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| William Wadsworth | |
| Bessie Learn | |
| Walter Edwin | |
| Ida Williams |
