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Borrowed Plumage (1917) | Slate

Borrowed Plumage

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

Borrowed Plumage

The story of a slavey who became a lady for a day. Scenes laid in the days of John Paul Jones.

The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.

Released: 1917
Runtime: 50m
Rated: NR
Genres: Adventure
Country: United States of America

Direction and writing

J.G. HawksScenario Writer

Raymond B. WestDirector

Cast

Bessie BarriscaleNora
Arthur MaudeDarby O'Donovan
Dorcas MatthewsLady Angelica

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J. Barney SherryEarl of Selkirk
Wallace WorsleySir Charles Broome
Tod BurnsGiles

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