
The Fate of a Flirt
Comedy · Romance
Overview
Sir James Gilbert, a British peer, wagers that he can win the love of a particular young American woman for whom he has his heart set. Disguised as a chauffeur, James shows his love to Mary Burgess, niece of his wealthy employer, John Burgess. To obtain the consent of Mary's aunt, the couple involves her in a harmless trick. A villain threatens blackmail and attempts to pass himself off as the Sir James Gilbert. After a variety of adventures, the blackmailer's schemes are defeated. The young woman's hitherto hostile relatives are surprised and pleased when, instead of a chauffeur, Mary becomes the bride of Sir Gilbert.
Top Cast


Dorothy Revier
Dorothy Revier
Mary Burgess
Dorothy Revier
Mary Burgess


Forrest Stanley
Forrest Stanley
Sir James Gilbert
Forrest Stanley
Sir James Gilbert


Tom Ricketts
Tom Ricketts
Uncle John Burgess
Tom Ricketts
Uncle John Burgess


Phillips Smalley
Phillips Smalley
Sir Horace Worcester
Phillips Smalley
Sir Horace Worcester


Clarissa Selwynne
Clarissa Selwynne
Aunt Louise Burgess
Clarissa Selwynne
Aunt Louise Burgess


William Austin
William Austin
Riggs
William Austin
Riggs


Charles West
Charles West
Eddie Graham
Charles West
Eddie Graham


Louis Payne
Louis Payne
Simpson
Louis Payne
Simpson
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