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Borrowed Plumage

NR191750mRaymond B. West

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"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.

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What is Borrowed Plumage (1917) about?

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.

Who stars in Borrowed Plumage?

Borrowed Plumage stars Bessie Barriscale (Nora), Arthur Maude (Darby O'Donovan), Dorcas Matthews (Lady Angelica), J. Barney Sherry (Earl of Selkirk), Wallace Worsley (Sir Charles Broome). The film was directed by Raymond B. West.

How long is Borrowed Plumage?

Borrowed Plumage has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1917. It is rated NR.

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