Summary
A capricious turn of events thrusts Lord Dawlish into the improbable role of heir to an eccentric English millionaire, a sudden elevation that concurrently disinherits the deceased's American nephew and niece. Engaged to the effervescent actress Claire Edmont, Dawlish, grappling with a burgeoning sense of moral obligation, resolves to share his newfound inheritance with the estranged niece, Elizabeth. His initial overtures are met with a resolute refusal, compelling him to embark on a transatlantic voyage to personally entreat her. Concurrently, a grand tapestry of miscommunication unfolds: Claire, blissfully unaware of the complexities of the inheritance and Dawlish's altruistic quest, finds herself swept into an impetuous marriage with a fellow traveler encountered during her own journey across the ocean. On American soil, Dawlish adopts the unassuming alias of 'Bill Chalmers,' his family name, and, under this guise, cultivates a profound affection with Elizabeth. Their bond deepens, forged in the crucible of his concealed identity, until the inevitable unveiling of his true aristocratic heritage shatters their nascent idyll, propelling the narrative towards a climactic and intricately resolved conclusion.
Synopsis
Lord Dawlish is made the heir of an eccentric English millionaire, who cuts off a nephew and niece, living in America. Dawlish is engaged to Claire Edmont, an actress. Dawlish offers half his inheritance to the niece, and when she refuses to accept he goes to America to persuade her. Claire follows, but not having received the letter regarding the inheritance she marries a man she meets on the boat. Dawlish meets Elizabeth as Bill Chalmers, his family name, and as Bill she learns to love him, but she discovers his identity, and things work to a rapid conclusion.
Director
Cast
