The Madcap
Cast & Crew
William Dowlan
Flora Parker De Haven
Vera Doria
Richard Sterling
Leonora Ainsworth
George Gibbs
Film Details
Synopsis
Chronically unable to meet the right man, Flora Fairbanks falls in love with John Markham, a young artist, while vacationing in France, and believes that her run of bad luck has ended. The Countess Olga Tcherny, however, also loves John, and, as she spies on the couple, plots her revenge on Flora. Later, the three of them are in New York, and Olga invites Flora to attend her new play. Then, while watching the performance, Flora is horrified to see that the play is based on her romance with John, but that details have been added, stressed, or left out to make the relationship seem both scandalous and degrading. Olga herself spreads the news that Flora served as the inspiration for the play. The plan backfires, however, when, instead of ostracizing Flora, New York high society shuns Olga for tampering with Flora's reputation. Then, finally rid of Olga's interference, Flora and John make plans for their marriage.
Director
William Dowlan
Cast
Flora Parker De Haven
Vera Doria
Richard Sterling
Film Details
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Notes
Moving Picture World June 10, 1916 and the synopsis in the copyright descriptions call Flora Parker De Haven's character Hermia Challoner.
