A Romance of Mayfair
Encyclopedia
A Romance of Mayfair is a 1925 British romance film directed by Thomas Bentley
and starring Betty Faire
, Henry Victor
and Molly Johnson. The love affair between the heir to a Duke
and a young actress is almost ruined because of the gulf in class between them.
Thomas Bentley
Thomas Bentley was a British film director. He directed 68 films between 1912 and 1941. He directed three films in the early DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process, The Man in the Street , The Antidote , and Acci-Dental Treatment .Bentley was born in London and originally trained as an engineer,...
and starring Betty Faire
Betty Faire
-Selected filmography:* The Door That Has No Key * The Lonely Lady of Grosvenor Square * Claude Duval * A Romance of Mayfair * The Presumption of Stanley Hay, MP * Bulldog Drummond's Third Round...
, Henry Victor
Henry Victor
Henry Victor was an English-born character actor. Raised in Germany, Victor is probably best remembered for his portrayal of the strongman Hercules in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks. He originally was a leading figure in UK silent films...
and Molly Johnson. The love affair between the heir to a Duke
Duke
A duke or duchess is a member of the nobility, historically of highest rank below the monarch, and historically controlling a duchy...
and a young actress is almost ruined because of the gulf in class between them.
Cast
- Betty FaireBetty Faire-Selected filmography:* The Door That Has No Key * The Lonely Lady of Grosvenor Square * Claude Duval * A Romance of Mayfair * The Presumption of Stanley Hay, MP * Bulldog Drummond's Third Round...
- Mary Lawrence - Henry VictorHenry VictorHenry Victor was an English-born character actor. Raised in Germany, Victor is probably best remembered for his portrayal of the strongman Hercules in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks. He originally was a leading figure in UK silent films...
- Jack Dinneford - Molly Johnson - Lady Blanche
- Fred RaynhamFred Raynham-Selected filmography:* The Hound of the Baskervilles * The Passionate Friends * The Wandering Jew * The Presumption of Stanley Hay, MP * A Romance of Mayfair * Somebody's Darling...
- Sir Dugald MacLean - Edward O'NeillEdward O'Neill (actor)-Selected filmography:* The Manxman * A Fortune at Stake * Darby and Joan * The Mirage * The Barton Mystery * General John Regan * Guy Fawkes * Don Quixote...
- Duke of Bridport - George FoleyGeorge Foley (actor)-Selected filmography:* Jobson's Luck * The Life of Shakespeare * The Woman Who Did * A London Flat Mystery * The Price He Paid * The Answer * Beau Brocade * A Sheffield Blade...
- Sergeant Kelly - Temple Bell - Millie Wren
- Reginald BachReginald Bach-Selected filmography:* The Chinese Puzzle * The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss * Empress Josephine; Or, Wife of a Demigod * A Romance of Mayfair * The Girl in the Night * Hobson's Choice...
- Lord Wrexham - Gertrude SterrollGertrude Sterroll-Selected filmography:* The Shadow Between * Lorna Doone * Dicky Monteith * The Glorious Adventure * The Wine of Life * A Romance of Mayfair * A Daughter in Revolt...
- Lady Wargrave - Eva Westlake - Mrs. Wren