COMEDY . 1917 . 0h 50m

At First Sight_

"An unusual story of a girl who quietly picks out a husband and wins him."

Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.

Starring Mae Murray, Sam Hardy, William T. Carleton
0h 50m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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An unusual story of a girl who quietly picks out a husband and wins him.

Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.

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Cast
Mae Murray stars as Justina in At First Sight.
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Year context
At First Sight was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hu...
At First Sight is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (10)

Mae Murray
Mae Murray
Justina
Sam Hardy
Sam Hardy
Hartly Poole
William T. Carleton
William T. Carleton
Mr. Chaffin
Estar Banks
Estar Banks
Charles Ogle
Charles Ogle
Jules Raucourt
Jules Raucourt
Paul
JB
Julia Bruns
Nell
NL
Nellie Lindrith
Mrs. Chaffin
WJ
William J. Butler
The Sheriff
Eddie Sturgis
Eddie Sturgis
The Deputy

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Status
Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
Country

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What is At First Sight about?
Famous romance writer Hartly Poole retreats to the country for inspiration. There he meets ardent admirer Justina Chaffin, who is about to marry a fortune-hunting scoundrel. After Justina and Hartly fall in love, she discovers her fiancé's deception and flees to Hartly's cottage. Seeing her car parked in front, the sheriff accuses Hartly of abduction, but all is resolved when Justina and Hartly exchange vows.
How long is At First Sight?
At First Sight has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in At First Sight?
The cast of At First Sight includes Mae Murray, Sam Hardy, William T. Carleton, Estar Banks, Charles Ogle.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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