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A Question of Modesty (1911)
Short | Comedy, Short

A Question of Modesty (1911)

Short | Comedy, Short

Ralph Earl, a young real estate agent, receives a letter from a "woman doctor," Jane Joyce, M.D. She wishes to rent an office, and will call at noon. Ralph infers that she is some hopeless old maid. But "business is business," he will see ...See moreRalph Earl, a young real estate agent, receives a letter from a "woman doctor," Jane Joyce, M.D. She wishes to rent an office, and will call at noon. Ralph infers that she is some hopeless old maid. But "business is business," he will see her. Dr. Joyce arrives. She turns out to be a beautiful and fascinating young woman. It's a case of love at first sight on both sides. So anxious is Ralph to have her near him, that he removes the furniture from one of his own offices and gives it to her. After "Dr. Jane" had rented the office, Ralph insists upon introducing her to his mother. He takes her home. Mrs. Earl, Ralph's "mama," is a hypochondriac, sits all day in a closed room, beside a table covered with medicines furnished her by her regular physician, Dr. Titus. When Ralph and Dr. Jane arrive at "mother's," Jack suggests that Jane be his mother's physician instead of Dr. Titus. Mrs. Earl is not at all enthusiastic over this proposition. She snubs Jane cruelly. Jane and Ralph are thus forced to take departure and go into the garden. About this time Dr. Titus arrives, gives Mrs. Earl two more bottles of "dope," which he follows up with a proposal of marriage. Ralph enters. Several days after this, while Mrs. Earl and Dr. Titus are motoring, they come upon Ralph and Jane in an affectionate embrace. She jumps from the car and bears down upon the lovers. Seizing Ralph, she tries to drag him away. She slips and falls. Ralph takes Dr. Titus aside, and Jane examines the injured member. The leg is broken below the knee. The widow is carried home in the car. Then Jane leaves the party and returns to her office, but not for long. When Dr. Titus attempts to operate, the widow rebels. Modesty forbids. The doctor is driven from the house by her angry expostulations. Ralph hurries 'round to Dr. Jane's. She sets the leg, and soon the widow is very comfortable. A few days later Mrs. Earl commands all Dr. Titus's bottles to be thrown out by Jane and Ralph. She then gives them her blessing. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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3 cast members

Name	Known for
Mae Hotely Mrs. Earl Mrs. Earl See fewer	Queenie of the Nile (1915)
Elsie Glynn Jane Joyce M.D. Jane Joyce M.D. See fewer	Quick! A Plumber! (1911)
Harry Myers Young Earl - Jane's Sweetheart Young Earl - Jane's Sweetheart See fewer	City Lights (1931)