Short film
The Lady and the Glove
1913 · 20 min
A stately, theatrical silent melodrama whose courtly flirtation and daredevil stakes play out with poised, old-fashioned gravity.
- Directed by
- Frederick A. Thomson
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Starring
- Rose Tapley, Leah Baird, Harry T. Morey
- Tagline
- Nobleman Leaps Into Den of Lions To Recover Ladies' Glove!
- Overview
- Lady Viola, a witty and beautiful favorite of King Francis, enjoys toying with the affections of Comte De Lorge. To further amuse herself, she throws her glove into an arena filled with lions during a royal sporting event and dares the Comte to retrieve it. The Comte, aware of her game, prepares to descend into the arena, highlighting the drama and potential danger. The film explores themes of flirtation, jealousy, and the power dynamics within the royal court.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Love, power, betrayal
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Frederick A. Thomson
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Starring
- Rose Tapley, Leah Baird, Harry T. Morey
