''The Lesson'' is a 1917 American silent

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directed by

Charles Giblyn Charles Giblyn (September 6, 1871 – March 14, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent film, silent era. He directed nearly 100 films between 1912 and 1927. He also appeared in 23 films between 1914 and 1934. He was one ...

and starring

Constance Talmadge Constance Alice Talmadge (April 19, 1898 – November 23, 1973) was an American silent film star. She was the sister of actresses Norma and Natalie Talmadge. Early life Talmadge was born on April 19, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York, to poor p ...

, Tom Moore, and

Walter Hiers Walter Hiers (July 18, 1893 – February 27, 1933) was an American silent film actor. Biography Born in 1893, during his two decade-long acting career spanning from 1912 to 1932, Hiers acted in 101 films. He was a particularly prolific actor ...

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Helen Drayton, bored with her small town sweetheart, elopes with an architect from the city. He allows her very little money, although he spends a great deal on himself. She supports herself secretly by doing interior decorating. When she finds that he has been unfaithful, she leaves him, secures a divorce, and marries her former sweetheart who has also come to the city.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Donald W. McCaffrey & Christopher P. Jacobs. ''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema''. Greenwood Publishing, 1999.

External links

* 1917 films 1917 comedy-drama films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films American silent feature films English-language comedy-drama films Films directed by Charles Giblyn Selznick Pictures films Silent American comedy-drama films {{silent-comedy-drama-film-stub