The Understudy
Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Lorimer Johnston |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Understudy is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1913. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Winifred Greenwood
Grace Thornton - the Understudy
Thomas Commerford
Mr. Thornton
Frank Weed
Bob Burnitt - the Stage Director
Lafe McKee
Ben Rosenthal - the Manager
Rose Evans
Mrs. Thornton
Mac Barnes
Hank Armstrong
Colletta Powers
Stella Le Vere
Timmy Sheehan
Timmy - the Office Boy
Julius Frankenburg
Rudolph Lehar - the Orchestra Leader
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