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The Understudy (1913)
Short | Drama, Short

The Understudy (1913)

Short | Drama, Short

Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, ...See moreStella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity. Grace develops into a beautiful young woman, and, as she grows older, forms a strong attachment for the stage. Her ambition to become a great actress is discouraged by her foster mother, who has the girl's best interest at heart. Accidentally she learns of her own identity, and resolves to run away, go upon the stage, and make an attempt to find her real mother. She does so, and after many trying experiences, finds herself an understudy to her mother, who is the star in a musical comedy success. She keeps her identity secret until one night she secures a chance to prove her ability by temporarily taking her mother's place. She wins a wonderful ovation and incurs the jealous dislike of the star, her mother. At this time she discloses her identity, but this news seems to make her mother even more furious. Now, with her eyes fully opened, she returns to her foster parents, her brief stage career brought to a disillusioned end. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Winifred Greenwood Grace Thornton - the Understudy Grace Thornton - the Understudy See fewer	The Mission Worker (1911)
Thomas Commerford Mr. Thornton Mr. Thornton See fewer	The Ex-Convict (1913)
Rose Evans Mrs. Thornton Mrs. Thornton See fewer	The Broken Vase (1913)
Mac Barnes Hank Armstrong (as Mac M. Barnes) Hank Armstrong (as Mac M. Barnes) See fewer	The Haunted House (1917)
Colletta Powers Stella Le Vere Stella Le Vere See fewer	The Understudy (1913)
Timmy Sheehan Timmy - the Office Boy Timmy - the Office Boy See fewer	Under Suspicion (1912)
Frank Weed Bob Burnitt - the Stage Director Bob Burnitt - the Stage Director See fewer	The Coming of Columbus (1912)
Julius Frankenburg Rudolph Lehar - the Orchestra Leader Rudolph Lehar - the Orchestra Leader See fewer	The Land Just Over Yonder (1916)
Lafe McKee Ben Rosenthal - the Manager (as Lafayette McKee) Ben Rosenthal - the Manager (as Lafayette McKee) See fewer	Queen of the Jungle (II) (1935)