Summary
By Right of Purchase is a 1918 American silent drama film starring Norma Talmadge in a story produced by her husband Joseph Schenck. The film was distributed by Lewis J. Selznick's Select Pictures company. An up-and-coming actress and soon to be gossip columnist Hedda Hopper has a small role in this picture.
| By Right of Purchase | |
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| Directed by | Charles Miller |
| Written by | Harry Hoyt (scenario) |
| Story by | Margery Land May |
| Produced by | Joseph Schenck |
| Starring | Norma Talmadge |
| Cinematography | Alfred Huger Moses Edward Wynard |
Production company | Norma Talmadge Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | Select Pictures |
Release date | February 1918 |
Running time | 72 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot edit
As described in a film magazine,[1] against the promptings of her heart, Margot Hughes (Talmadge) marries Chadwick Himes (O'Brien) and completely ignores the fact that her husband is very much in love with her. As a result, Chadwick comes to believe that it is impossible to win the love of his wife, and becomes cold towards her just as her love for him begins to awaken. There is a decided breach between them and when Margot takes up with Dick Derwent (Courtleigh), even though her husband forbids it, they break altogether. Through a friend Chadwick learns that his wife loves him. He goes to their home to beg for her forgiveness only to find it empty. He goes to his yacht for seclusion only to find Margot there, and they have a happy reunion.
Cast edit
- Norma Talmadge as Margot Hughes
- Eugene O'Brien as Chadwick Himes
- Ida Darling as Mrs. Hughes
- William Courtleigh, Jr. as Dick Derwent
- Charles Wellesley as Donald Nugent
- Florence B. Billings as Madge Sears
- Hedda Hopper as Woman of society, on the phone (uncredited)
Preservation status edit
The film survives today in the Library of Congress, albeit with some reported deterioration in the sixth and last reel.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ "Reviews: By Right of Purchase". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (15). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 30. April 6, 1918.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: By Right of Purchase at silentera.com
- ^ By Right of Purchase at Unsung Divas database
External links edit
- By Right of Purchase at IMDb
- By Right of Purchase at AllMovie
- Lobby Poster for By Right of Purchase
- Lantern slide (Wayback Machine)
- Hedda Hopper in a scene in the film
