Her Choice

Story

Synopsis

Mrs. Letitia Summers, owner and principal of an exclusive boarding school, decides to give her two nieces an education while deciding which will be her heir unbeknownst to them. She writes each a letter, stating that a lady of means has provided for their education at Mrs. Summers' seminary. Edith and May are both delighted with the news, but while Edith leaves with her modest belongings May immediately demands a lot of new things to satisfy her vanity and desire to make a great impression. May attracts considerable attention upon her arrival but Edith, in her modest wardrobe, is received with disparaging remarks. Both do well in their studies but on graduation day Mrs. Summers calls the two girls into her private office and tells them that she is their aunt, and she has chosen Edith as her heir in recognition of her kindness and thoughtfulness towards others, particularly towards her poor mother.

Director

Ralph Ince

Writers

Beta Breuil, Ralph Ince

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

30 September 1912

Ensemble

Cast

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  Zena Keefe

  Edith - The Poor Niece

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  Anita Stewart

  May - The Vain Niece

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  Julia Swayne Gordon

  Mrs. Leticia Summers - The Aunt

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  Mary Maurice

  May's Mother

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  Rose Tapley

  Edith's Mother