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UNITED STATES · 1909

Lady Helen’s Escapade

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood class disguise forbidden romance jealousy social deception musical talent
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Synopsis

A bored Lady Helen goes slumming as a domestic in a boarding house. There she falls in love with a sensitive young musician. The other women in the house are jealous, and accuse her of trying to steal the musician's violin. Lady Helen retreats to her own home, and arranges a position for the musician which allows them to be together.

Year1909
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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