The House of Mirrors


1916

Brief Synopsis

When Blanche Probert, a neglected wife, reminds her husband Fred of their theater engagement one evening, he insists that he must work, and she invites his friend Edward Martindale to take his place. Later that night, Edward tries to kiss Blanche just as Fred returns home, and although she is innoc...

Film Details

Also Known As
My Husband's Friend
Release Date
Aug 10, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Rialto Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Mutual Masterpictures De Luxe Edition
Country
United States

Synopsis

When Blanche Probert, a neglected wife, reminds her husband Fred of their theater engagement one evening, he insists that he must work, and she invites his friend Edward Martindale to take his place. Later that night, Edward tries to kiss Blanche just as Fred returns home, and although she is innocent of any wrongdoing, her outraged husband divorces her. Fred rears his son, Fred, Jr., while Blanche takes custody of little Edith, and there is no contact between them for fourteen years. Having run out of money, Blanche is forced to become the proprietor of an elegant gambling establishment, "The House of Mirrors," which is frequented by Fred, Jr., as well as Edward's son, Tom Martindale. The young men are introduced to Edith as "Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones," and soon, both are in love with her. When Fred asks Blanche for Edith's hand, she recognizes his ring as the one she had given her husband years before. Fred visits Blanche, who still maintains her innocence, and after Edward confirms her story, the Probert family is reconciled and Edith becomes engaged to Tom.

Film Details

Also Known As
My Husband's Friend
Release Date
Aug 10, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Rialto Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Mutual Masterpictures De Luxe Edition
Country
United States

Quotes

Trivia

Notes

This film was re-edited and re-issued on a state rights basis under the title My Husband's Friend in August 1918. In a 1918 news item, Moving Picture World notes that the film was directed by Farnum and James Ormont.