Alas and Alack (1915)

Name: Alas and Alack
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2021-05-07T12:06:31+02:00
Rating: 2.88

Drama | 13 minutes

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Genre: Drama / Romance

Duration: 13 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Joseph De Grasse

Stars: Cleo Madison and Lon Chaney

IMDb score: 5,4 (108)

Releasedate: 10 October 1915

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Alas and Alack plot

Jess is the wife of a poor fisherman. She daydreams about being very rich. One day, Charles Holcombe's yacht drops anchor near her while she is repairing nets for her husband. Despite his wealth, Holcombe is unhappily married to his nagging wife who spends all her time with her lap dog. He rows ashore where Jess tells her daughter a story about how a beautiful girl was trapped in a seashell by a bad fairy for daring to love a handsome prince. Holcombe becomes enamored with Jess's story and decides to listen further.