Plain Mame; or, All That Glitters Is Not Gold (1909)
Outside the factory gate, Jim, a would-be fashion plate, is waiting for his sweetheart, Mame. She presently appears, joins her steady, and they proceed homeward. Jim has tickets for the theater, and when he asks her to accompany him she is delighted. At the theater that evening a number is on as they enter and take their seats. The leading lady makes eyes at Jim, and he is at once fascinated, forgetting the girl beside him. He excuses himself for a moment, goes to the stage door, where he leaves a note, making an appointment for the next evening. The following day Jim is not at the gate, as has been his custom, and Mame is broken hearted. Tom, another young fellow, not so stylish as Jim, has long been an admirer of Mame, and, upon seeing her jilted in this manner, determines to urge his suit. He invites the girl to an East Side ball, and incidentally mentions that Jim will be there with the chorus girl. Mame determines to go, takes the money saved for her wedding outfit, hires a fancy ball gown and hat to match, has her hair dressed becomingly, and with Tom goes to the ball. Here she is easily the belle, and is besieged by all the men for a dance. Jim comes along with the chorus girl, is astounded at the change in his former sweetheart; compares Mame to his present escort, to the detriment of the latter. He is beside himself with rage as he sees Tom escorting Mame, goes to her, begs for forgiveness, and asks for a dance. Tom stands aside, anxiously waiting for her answer. Mame looks Jim over in silence. She has discovered his true worth, as well as the sterling qualities of Tom, takes the latter's arm and walks away.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| George D. Baker | Director |
