The Midnight Bride
"Miss Leslie proves to be the prettiest little country girl who ever bobbed into the world's greatest city and picked out a millionaire husband and married him at midnight and lost him in an hour."
Originally released in 1920. The Midnight Bride is a drama film. directed by William Humphrey. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gladys Leslie, James Morrison, and Gladden James
Synopsis
While waiting on a New York park bench for the return of her friends, country girl Jeanne Sterling meets Forrest Chenoweth, a rich young wastrel who, while drunk, registered for a marriage license with fortune-hunting Helen Dorr. Enchanted with Jeanne's innocence, Forrest proposes to Jeanne, and they are married by an alderman friend of Forrest's with the license that Forrest had taken out with Helen. That night Forrest drinks too much, falls in his room and kills himself. The scandal appears in the papers, forcing Jeanne to confess the marriage to her sweetheart Robert Pitcairn. However, Helen, in an attempt to acquire the Chenoweth fortune, claims to be Forrest's widow, thus disgracing Jeanne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1920
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Midnight Bride about?
While waiting on a New York park bench for the return of her friends, country girl Jeanne Sterling meets Forrest Chenoweth, a rich young wastrel who, while drunk, registered for a marriage license ...
Who directed The Midnight Bride?
The Midnight Bride was directed by William Humphrey.
How long is The Midnight Bride?
The Midnight Bride has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Midnight Bride released?
The Midnight Bride was released on January 1, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Midnight Bride?
The main cast of The Midnight Bride includes Gladys Leslie, James Morrison, Gladden James, Roy Applegate, Virginia Valli.