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The Mistress of His House
(1914) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by Edward Le Saint
Cast: Guy Oliver [Doctor Richard Crane, the husband], Stella Razetto (Stella Razeto) [Claire Crane, the wife], Lillian Hayward [Mrs. Sherman, the widowed sister], Jennifer Ramirez
The Selig Polyscope Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / From a screen story by William E. Wing. / Released 12 February 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? When Dr. Richard Crane brings home his girl-wife that has been presided over by his widowed sister, he assures the latter that she will still be mistress of the house, as his young wife knows little or nothing of domestic detail. It is not without concern that the elder woman, set in her ways, views the coming of the girlish stranger almost as an intruder. The bride enters the secret domain of the darkened old parlor, whisks off the covers from the beloved furniture that have guarded it for years against dust and use, and with one full sweep, robs the room of all its straight-laced arrangement. The climax comes, however, when the widow, on returning home, finds Claire, the young wife, and neighboring children she had lured to the house, romping about the beloved parlor. The outraged one, in her excitement, upsets the table that falls upon Claire’s ankle, breaking a bone. Then Mrs. Sherman, the widow runs for the doctor. In rummaging for bandages in Claire’s bureau drawer, she comes upon an infant’s gown, sadly bungled in the cutting, pathetic in the awkward sewing, a furtive attempt made by Claire’s unskilled but loving hands. Then memories flood upon the woman, softening her by the discovery, and when Claire is convalescing, the treasured scraps are brought from concealment and the reconciliation between the two women is complete. The whole story glows with heart interest.
Reviews: [The Moving Picture World, 28 February 1914, page ?] Every woman will appreciate this little domestic story, written by W.E. Wing. It shows how the brother marries and brings home his young wife to live with the housekeeping sister. The women clash over the management of the home until the wife is injured. Rather a slight plot, but true to human nature and entertaining accordingly.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 10 June 2024.
References: Lahue-Selig p. 167 : Website-IMDb.
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