''The Perfidy of Mary'' is a 1913 silent film directed by

D. W. Griffith David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948) was an American film director. Considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the motion picture, he pioneered many aspects of film editing and expanded the art of the na ...

and starring Dorothy Gish and Mae Marsh as cousins Rose and Mary, with Walter Miller as Rose's suitor, Harry Hyde as Mary's suitor, and

Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore (born Lionel Herbert Blythe; April 28, 1878 – November 15, 1954) was an American actor of stage, screen and radio as well as a film director. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''A Free Soul'' (1931) ...

as Mary's father. The picture has comedic overtones and also features Henry B. Walthall as a poet.

Cast

Dorothy Gish ... Rose
Mae Marsh ... Mary
Walter Miller ... Rose's Suitor
Harry Hyde ... Mary's Suitor

... Mary's Father

Kate Bruce Kate Bruce (February 17, 1860 – April 2, 1946) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 280 films between 1908 and 1931. She was born in Columbus, Indiana and died in New York City. In 1885, Bruce left Boone, I ...

... Mary's Mother
Henry B. Walthall ... The Poet

External links

''The Perfidy of Mary''
in the Internet Movie Database 1913 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1913 short films Films directed by D. W. Griffith 1913 drama films Silent American drama films 1910s American films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub