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  • The Maid's Stratagem (1912)
  • Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
The Maid's Stratagem (1912)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

Bridget Kelly is a very pretty Irish girl, accomplished, and with a good education. She is maid to Mrs. Warner, an arrogant society widow, who is hated by all her servants. Mrs. Warner receives an invitation to a big society affair at ...See moreBridget Kelly is a very pretty Irish girl, accomplished, and with a good education. She is maid to Mrs. Warner, an arrogant society widow, who is hated by all her servants. Mrs. Warner receives an invitation to a big society affair at which the Governor of the state will receive, but as she is hurriedly called away by the illness of her mother, she finds it impossible to attend. Bridget desires to shine as a lady, and feels that she can hold her own with any of them. She forges her mistress' name to a letter, stating that she is unable to be present, but that she is sending her niece to represent her. Bridget dons one of Mrs. Warner's gowns and attends the reception. Owing to her wit, beauty, and musical accomplishments, she makes a decided hit. A young millionaire falls in love with her, and begs permission to call; this is granted. Meanwhile, word is received from Mrs. Warner that all the servants are to be discharged. Before this is done, however, they agree that Bridget shall invite her friend in dinner, so they may see for themselves how well she can play the lady. This dinner promises to he a great success, but in the midst of it, to their consternation, the real mistress arrives. All the servants make a hasty retreat and leave Bridget to her fate. Mrs. Warner denounces the girl as an impostor, but the young fellow, being really in love with Bridget for herself, and not her social standing, proposes marriage, and to Mrs. Warner's great surprise, the girl tearfully accepts. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Frederick A. Thomson (as F.A. Thomson)
Writer
M. Hope (story)
Producer
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Updated May 25, 1912

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May 25, 1912 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
John R. Cumpson
The Butler The Butler   See fewer
Vivian Prescott
Bridget Kelly - the Maid Bridget Kelly - the Maid   See fewer
George Ober
The Valet The Valet   See fewer
Rolinda Bainbridge
Mrs. Warner - the Cook Mrs. Warner - the Cook   See fewer
Hayward Mack
Stuart Mason (as H.S. Mack) Stuart Mason (as H.S. Mack)   See fewer
John Webb Dillion
The Coachman (as Jack Dillon) The Coachman (as Jack Dillon)   See fewer
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