Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor

A good example of the clever light comedy Thanhouser produced for its Falstaff label, while other studios cranked out broad slapstick comedies. Harry Benham and Mignon Anderson were versatile and popular Thanhouser stars, here showing considerable skill in light comedy, a genre that invites plenty of satirical social observation such as the burgeoning beauty-salon industry here. Cinema technique shows much more intricate editing and freer use of closeups than just a year or two earlier.

Cast

Harry Benham Bob / Madam Blanche

Riley Chamberlin Simon Southwick

Mrs. S. Stevens Mrs. Southwick

Mignon Anderson Betty Edward Hoyt A Clerk

W. Ray Johnston A clerk

Morgan Jones Ethel Jewett

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