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The Perfect Lover (1919)
50 min | Drama

The Perfect Lover (1919)

50 min | Drama

Brian Lazar returns to his shabby dwelling after pawning a valuable ring. A woman, accompanied by a detective, accuses him of being a thief, but, before his arrest, Brian pleads for the opportunity to tell his story. Brian is a struggling ...See moreBrian Lazar returns to his shabby dwelling after pawning a valuable ring. A woman, accompanied by a detective, accuses him of being a thief, but, before his arrest, Brian pleads for the opportunity to tell his story. Brian is a struggling artist when he meets Mrs. Byfield, who feigns interest in his work in order to become romantically involved with him. After painting her portrait, Brian becomes a favorite among society women because he is the perfect lover. He goes to live among the women whose husbands are too busy to give them love. Brian's downfall begins after he and Mrs. Byfield are discovered in a compromising position. He becomes aware of the futility of the life he is leading and returns to the town in which he grew up. There he falls in love with Eileen Hawthorn, the daughter of his former teacher. He and his new wife return to the city, where they live in poverty. One of the women he formerly knew gives him a valuable ring to pawn, and it is she who accuses him of the theft. After Brian tells his story, the detective remains unconvinced of his innocence. Brian then shows them his wife and newborn baby. The woman repents and leaves the couple to their happiness. Written by AFI See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Eugene O'Brien Brian Lazar Brian Lazar See fewer	Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917)
Lucille Lee Stewart Mrs. Byfield Mrs. Byfield See fewer	His Wife's Good Name (1916)
Marguerite Courtot Eileen Hawthorn Eileen Hawthorn See fewer	The Swamp Fox (1914)
Mary Boland Mrs. Whitney Mrs. Whitney See fewer	The Women (1939)
Martha Mansfield Mavis Morgan Mavis Morgan See fewer	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (I) (1920)
Tom McRayne Professor Hawthorn Professor Hawthorn See fewer	The Perfect Lover (1919)
Ann Brody Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer	High Gear (1933)
Merceita Esmond Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer	The Beautiful Adventure (1917)