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Marriage for Convenience (1919)

Movie ★ 9.0 50 min

Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the money needed for Barbara's operation. Unaware that Oliver was Barbara's attacker, Natalie blames his business partner, Howard Pollard, who was with Barbara on the night she was injured. Natalie holds Howard at gunpoint, but when her husband arrives, he promises to deal with the villain making sure Howard falls to his death. Upon Barbara’s release from the hospital, Oliver tries to blind her once. Natalie threatens him with a pistol, but Oliver wrests it away from her. He then realizes that he can no longer hide his guilt from Natalie or the police and shoots himself. Barbara has been avenged, and Natalie is free to marry Ned.

Sidney Olcott Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 3, 1919
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0010441
Language
Studio
Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Marriage for Convenience about?
Barbara Rand is blinded when she leaps through a window to escape an assailant. Her sister, Natalie, reluctantly abandons her fiancé, Ned Gardiner, and marries Oliver Landis, who can provide the money needed for Barbara's operation. Unaware that Oliver was Barbara's attacker, Natalie blames his business partner, Howard Pollard, who was with Barbara on the night she was injured. Natalie holds Howard at gunpoint, but when her husband arrives, he promises to deal with the villain making sure Howard falls to his death. Upon Barbara’s release from the hospital, Oliver tries to blind her once. Natalie threatens him with a pistol, but Oliver wrests it away from her. He then realizes that he can no longer hide his guilt from Natalie or the police and shoots himself. Barbara has been avenged, and Natalie is free to marry Ned.
Who directed Marriage for Convenience?
Marriage for Convenience was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in Marriage for Convenience?
Marriage for Convenience stars Catherine Calvert, Ann May, George Majeroni, Edmund Burns.
When was Marriage for Convenience released?
Marriage for Convenience is a 1919 drama film.
Where can I watch Marriage for Convenience?
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