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  • The Mantle of Charity (1918)
  • Comedy, Drama
The Mantle of Charity (1918)
Comedy, Drama

Loath to leave her pet dog in the baggage car, the wealthy Norah McDonald dresses the animal in baby clothes and carries him into the Pullman coach. There she meets millionaire philanthropist Paul Howell, who remarks that she seems rather ...See moreLoath to leave her pet dog in the baggage car, the wealthy Norah McDonald dresses the animal in baby clothes and carries him into the Pullman coach. There she meets millionaire philanthropist Paul Howell, who remarks that she seems rather young to be married. When Norah responds that she is unwed, Paul assumes that she has been betrayed and sympathetically offers her a position in his charity organization. Attracted to Paul, Norah accepts the job, but she disapproves of his bureaucratic methods and soon establishes a rival organization based less on efficiency than on charity. Norah's success and a few glaring failures of his own finally convince Paul that red tape and philanthropy don't mix, and after he learns that her "baby" is a Pekinese, the two become engaged. Written by AFI See less
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Jules Furthman (story) (as Stephen Fox) | Edward Sloman (scenario)
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Updated Dec 31, 1918

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Dec 1918 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Margarita Fischer
Norah McDonald (as Margarita Fisher) Norah McDonald (as Margarita Fisher)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Paul Howell Paul Howell   See fewer
Daniel Gilfether
Judge Kerr Judge Kerr   See fewer
Louella Maxam
Anna Houlahan Anna Houlahan   See fewer
Kate Price
Mrs. Malone Mrs. Malone   See fewer
J. Gordon Russell
Tom Houlahan (as Gordon Russell) Tom Houlahan (as Gordon Russell)   See fewer
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