A Child's Impulse - 1910

Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.

17min
1910
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

Cast

Vivian Prescott profile pictureVivian PrescottMrs. Thurston
Charles West profile pictureCharles WestRaymond Hartley

About A Child's Impulse

A Child's Impulse Overview

Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.

Runtime: 17min

Extra details

Original Title: A Child's Impulse
Directed By: D.W. Griffith
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph