Fanny's Melodrama - Production & Contact Info

Fanny's Melodrama (1914)
Short | 11 min | Comedy, Drama, Short

Fanny's Melodrama (1914)

Short | 11 min | Comedy, Drama, Short

Although deeply in love with his wife, Smith is intensely jealous of her and when she receives a note from her cousin, Tom, to the effect that they have decided to give the melodrama, "The Wicked Earle," as a surprise to Mr. Smith on his ...See moreAlthough deeply in love with his wife, Smith is intensely jealous of her and when she receives a note from her cousin, Tom, to the effect that they have decided to give the melodrama, "The Wicked Earle," as a surprise to Mr. Smith on his birthday. He sees her reading the note, and is extremely curious. He also overhears her make an appointment to meet somebody at 2 o'clock that afternoon. Smith then becomes jealous and suspicious and determines to be on the job. That afternoon, the conspirators arrive and proceed to rehearse their little amateur theatrical. Smith, in his office, thinks all morning about that little appointment and arrives at his home just in time to witness the first act wherein the heroine surrenders her young guileless heart to the hero, etc., and seeing his wife in another man's arms, is transformed into a raving madman. He rushes in, denounces his wife and rushes out again, saying he is going to his lawyer's about a divorce. The performers decide to go on with the play and surprise him anyway, whether he likes it or not. It is a thrilling play and the plot gets deeper and deeper; finally, Fanny, Smith's wife, who is the heroine, decides to steal some papers from the safe. She is seen by Marie, the maid, who dashes off to consult her fiancé, a detective. Miss Jenkins arrives and admitted by Mary Jane, the cook, they hear Mrs. Smith declaiming her lines, expressing remorse at having committed the robbery. They cautiously peep through the portieres and both agree that Mrs. Smith has gone mad. Miss Jenkins sympathetically goes for a doctor, while Mary Jane goes for the police. There is a grand finale when the police and the doctor bolt in, followed by Mary, Marie and Mrs. Jenkins. Everyone is astounded and confused. All is explained by Fanny. Smith tenderly takes his wife in his arms and "Fanny's Melodrama" is voted a howling success. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Lillian Walker Fanny Fanny See fewer	Hearts and the Highway (1915)
Wally Van Cutey Cutey See fewer	The Evil Eye (1920)
James Lackaye Fatty Fatty See fewer	The Christian (1914)
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Kate Price Actress Actress See fewer	Quality Street (1927)
George Stevens Actor Actor See fewer	Come Out of the Kitchen (1919)
Marie Weirman Actress Actress See fewer	The Marble Heart (1915)