Peggy of Fifth Avenue (1915)
Pestered by scores of suitors, and surrounded with every luxury, Peggy Bryant, orphaned daughter of a millionaire, lives on Fifth Avenue, chaperoned by Aunt Sarah, who is socially ambitious. Count Bergeroff is the most persistent of all, and finally, under pressure brought to bear by Aunt Sarah, Peggy becomes engaged to the Count. Peggy has a childhood sweetheart, Bruce McAlpin, M.D., but she had become piqued because his professional engagements prevented him from dancing attendance upon her, and had thrown him over. Peggy begins to wonder if the Count does not love her for her money more than for herself, and determines to find out. From reading Charles Reade's book, "Peg Wolfington," she conceives a startling idea, has her portrait painted and when it is finished, she invites the Count and some fashionable friends to view it. The Count's peasant wife, whom he had deserted, calls on Peggy, and tells her how he had left her and adopted a title, to pass himself off as a nobleman. The following day, just before the reception, Peggy cuts out the head of her portrait, gets behind the picture and sticks her own face through the hole in the portrait. When the Count and their friends come in without Peggy to view the portrait, as they suppose, their remarks are anything but complimentary. After tea is served, to the still unsuspecting company, the artist announces the "grande picture of the exhibition is in the other room." The Count and the others trail in and there the rascally Count is confronted by the portrait of his own wife. To his horror, the portrait apparently comes to life, and his wife stepping from behind the frame denounces him before them all. The "Count" makes a quick exit. Next day while visiting Bergeroff's wife, Peggy meets Bruce McAlpin, whom she learns is treating Mrs. Bergeroff free of charge and is well known in that neighborhood for his free services to the needy. Love is rekindled in both hearts, and without a word, he takes her unresisting in his arms.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilfrid North | Director |
| Anne Maxwell | Writer |
| Charles Reade | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Lillian Walker | |
| Darwin Karr | |
| Evart Overton | |
| Louise Beaudet |
