Choosing a Husband
{{Short description|1909 film directed by D. W. Griffith}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Choosing a Husband
| image =
| caption =
| director = D. W. Griffith
| producer =
| writer = D. W. Griffith
| starring = Florence Barker
| cinematography = G. W. Bitzer
| editing =
| distributor = Biograph Company
| released = {{Film date|1909|12|30}}
| runtime = 6 minutes
| country = United States
| language = Silent (English intertitles)
}}
Choosing a Husband is a 1909 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Florence Barker.{{cite web |url=http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/C/ChoosingAHusband1909.html |title=Silent Era: Choosing a Husband |access-date=July 2, 2008 |website=Silent Era}} It is not known whether the film currently survives.
Plot
Gladys has four bachelors pursuing her. To test their loyalty, she fabricates errands to make them believe she is away when they visit. During each visit, the men meet her attractive younger sister. Each ends up flirting with the sister and fails the test.
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- Florence Barker as Gladys
- Kate Bruce
- Charles Craig as Bachelor
- Anthony O'Sullivan as Bachelor
- Billy Quirk as Bachelor
- Mack Sennett as Bachelor
- Blanche Sweet as One of Gladys' Friends
- Henry B. Walthall as Harry
- Dorothy West as One of Gladys' Friends
}}
See also
References
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External links
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Category:1900s comedy-drama films
Category:1900s English-language films
Category:American black-and-white films
Category:Biograph Company films
Category:English-language comedy-drama short films
Category:Short films directed by D. W. Griffith
Category:Silent American comedy-drama short films
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