Dora Thorne - 1915

Ronald, heir to Lord Earle in Earlescourt, England, secretly loves Dora Thorne, a desirable but working-class woman. When Lord Earle hears of the relationship, he brings Valentine Charteris to the estate to distract his lovesick son. True to his love, however, Ronald refuses Valentine and marries Dora. After emigrating to Italy, Ronald earns a modest living as a painter, and Dora gives birth to twins. When Ronald receives a generous commission to paint a portrait, he asks Dora to pose for him, but overly preoccupied with the children, she refuses. Wounded by the rejection, Ronald calls on Valentine Charteris and quickly becomes infatuated with her, forcing Dora to return to Earlescourt with the twins.

40min
1915
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Thomas Jefferson profile pictureThomas JeffersonDora's Father
Charles Hill Mailes profile pictureCharles Hill MailesPrince Borgezi
Betty Gray profile pictureBetty GrayBeatrice
Alan Hale profile pictureAlan HaleHugh Fernely

About Dora Thorne

Dora Thorne Overview

Ronald, heir to Lord Earle in Earlescourt, England, secretly loves Dora Thorne, a desirable but working-class woman. When Lord Earle hears of the relationship, he brings Valentine Charteris to the estate to distract his lovesick son. True to his love, however, Ronald refuses Valentine and marries Dora. After emigrating to Italy, Ronald earns a modest living as a painter, and Dora gives birth to twins. When Ronald receives a generous commission to paint a portrait, he asks Dora to pose for him, but overly preoccupied with the children, she refuses. Wounded by the rejection, Ronald calls on Valentine Charteris and quickly becomes infatuated with her, forcing Dora to return to Earlescourt with the twins.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 40min

Extra details

Original Title: Dora Thorne
Original Language: English
Directed By: Lawrence Marston
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph