Summary
In an exquisite ballet of circumstantial misfortune and spirited resilience, Delsie O'Dell, portrayed with captivating verve, finds herself unjustly implicated in the pilfering of precious pearls whilst a guest in the ostensibly genteel abode of her aunt and uncle, the Dennison family. Unceremoniously cast out, Delsie, accompanied by her steadfast canine confidante, the bulldog Violet, embarks upon a determined pursuit of Oscar, the true architect of her ignominy. This chase culminates in an antiquated, purportedly spectral dwelling—a clandestine redoubt for a motley assemblage of brigands. What ensues is a masterclass in farcical subterfuge: Delsie, initially a fugitive lurking within the shadows, cunningly transforms into an ethereal tormentor, adopting the guise of a spectral presence to sow widespread panic amongst the superstitious thieves. Through a series of uproarious ploys and theatrical hauntings, she systematically dismantles their criminal enterprise, ultimately reclaiming the stolen jewels, thereby meticulously scrubbing her name clean of all calumny, and at last, finding solace and vindication in the embrace of Bill, the Dennison's discerning secretary.
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Framed for stealing some pearls while staying at the country home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Dennison, Delsie O'Dell ( Dorothy Gish ) is banished from their house. Delsie along with her bulldog, Violet, follows Oscar, the actual thief, to an old haunted house, which is the hideout for a gang of thieves. A series of humorous escapades follows as she first hides from the thieves, then pretends to be a ghost, terrorizing them. Eventually she retrieves the pearls, clears her name, and is safe once again in the arms of Bill, Dennison's secretary.
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