Lord Chumley - 1914

After Gasper La Sage and his cohort, Blink Blunk, are released from prison, they make plans for another robbery. The scheme, which requires La Sage to pose as a gentleman, fails. Blunk is arrested, but La Sage goes free. Some time later, La Sage goes to England where he blackmails Lt. Hugh Butterworth, an officer who misappropriated money intended for the widow of a fellow officer, and who owes La Sage money for gambling debts. As payment, La Sage wants Hugh to arrange for him to marry Eleanor, Hugh's sister. Hugh tells his friend Lord Chumley about La Sage, however, and Chumley is able to learn about La Sage's past when he overhears Blunk, now out of jail, threaten his former friend. After La Sage intensifies his suit for Eleanor, Chumley is finally able to discredit him by tearing open his shirt and revealing the mark of the prison. With La Sage out of the way, Chumley and Eleanor announce their engagement as do Hugh and his faithful sweetheart, Jessie.

40min
1914
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Lillian Gish profile pictureLillian GishEleanor Butterworth
Henry B. Walthall profile pictureHenry B. WalthallLord Chumley
Charles Hill Mailes profile pictureCharles Hill MailesGaspar La Sage
Walter Miller profile pictureWalter MillerLt. Hugh Butterworth
Mary Alden profile pictureMary AldenJessie - Butterworth's Sweetheart
Charles West profile pictureCharles WestThe Butler

About Lord Chumley

Lord Chumley Overview

After Gasper La Sage and his cohort, Blink Blunk, are released from prison, they make plans for another robbery. The scheme, which requires La Sage to pose as a gentleman, fails. Blunk is arrested, but La Sage goes free. Some time later, La Sage goes to England where he blackmails Lt. Hugh Butterworth, an officer who misappropriated money intended for the widow of a fellow officer, and who owes La Sage money for gambling debts. As payment, La Sage wants Hugh to arrange for him to marry Eleanor, Hugh's sister. Hugh tells his friend Lord Chumley about La Sage, however, and Chumley is able to learn about La Sage's past when he overhears Blunk, now out of jail, threaten his former friend. After La Sage intensifies his suit for Eleanor, Chumley is finally able to discredit him by tearing open his shirt and revealing the mark of the prison. With La Sage out of the way, Chumley and Eleanor announce their engagement as do Hugh and his faithful sweetheart, Jessie.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 40min

Extra details

Original Title: Lord Chumley
Original Language: English
Directed By: James Kirkwood
Production Companies
Klaw & ErlangerBiograph Company