The Perfect Lover
Cast & Crew
Ralph Ince
Eugene O'brien
Lucille Lee Stewart
Marguerite Courtot
Mary Boland
Martha Mansfield
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Brian Lazar returns to his shabby dwelling after pawning a valuable ring. A woman, accompanied by a detective, accuses him of being a thief, but, before his arrest, Brian pleads for the opportunity to tell his story. Brian is a struggling artist when he meets Mrs. Byfield, who feigns interest in his work in order to become romantically involved with him. After painting her portrait, Brian becomes a favorite among society women because he is the perfect lover. He goes to live among the women whose husbands are too busy to give them love. Brian's downfall begins after he and Mrs. Byfield are discovered in a compromising position. He becomes aware of the futility of the life he is leading and returns to the town in which he grew up. There he falls in love with Eileen Hawthorn, the daughter of his former teacher. He and his new wife return to the city, where they live in poverty. One of the women he formerly knew gives him a valuable ring to pawn, and it is she who accuses him of the theft. After Brian tells his story, the detective remains unconvinced of his innocence. Brian then shows them his wife and newborn baby. The woman repents and leaves the couple to their happiness.
Director
Ralph Ince
Cast
Eugene O'brien
Lucille Lee Stewart
Marguerite Courtot
Mary Boland
Martha Mansfield
Tom Mcrayne
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
The copyright catalog lists the film as The Perfect Love, but this is probably an error. One review spells the name of the actor playing Prof. Hawthorn as Carl, rather than Tom, McRayne.
