The Perfidy of Mary

1913
17m

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Rose and her cousin Mary dwell in the land of romance, but real Romeos are scarce in this prosaic age. Yet Rose, in spite of a gay young Lothario who steps in the way of her own true love, f... Read allRose and her cousin Mary dwell in the land of romance, but real Romeos are scarce in this prosaic age. Yet Rose, in spite of a gay young Lothario who steps in the way of her own true love, finds her way to love-land. That was where Mary's perfidy came in. It showed up Lothario's ... Read allRose and her cousin Mary dwell in the land of romance, but real Romeos are scarce in this prosaic age. Yet Rose, in spite of a gay young Lothario who steps in the way of her own true love, finds her way to love-land. That was where Mary's perfidy came in. It showed up Lothario's true character, while at the same time it brought Mary back to her own determined young lo... Read all

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8/10

Sweet short from Griffith

This Biograph short feature is a well-done story of two cousins and the love in their lives. Oh, and the "cad" who is awaiting his chance to "betray" one of them, if he can. The film provides a showcase for perfect performances by the leads, with Walter Miller a standout as the shy would-be suitor. Despite the occasionally far-fetched story elements, this film shows the kind of entertainment that was wildly popular in its time, and gives us a glimpse of some long-gone outdoor scenery. Griffith's actors, always reliable, are doing what they do best. There is even a touch of humor, from a director certainly not noted for comedy. We need to have this and more Griffith shorts available on DVD.