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COMEDY . 1917 . 0h 50m

The Duchess of Doubt_

Clover Ames's life consists only of the drudge work that she performs at her Aunt Sarah's boardinghouse. No longer able to withstand her aunt's abuse, Clover runs away and obtains a job as a maid to a wealthy woman. Willed $7,000 by Pierre Dubois, a boarder at her aunt's house, Clover, inspired by a novel that she has read, poses as a duchess at a fashionable winter resort. There she meets and falls in love with Walter Gray, who is also traveling incognito as a ribbon clerk. When Clover's money runs out, her trick is discovered and she vanishes. Obtaining employment in Gray's department store, Clover learns that her ribbon clerk is actually the owner's son, who rushes her to the wedding bureau.

Starring Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen, Frank Currier
0h 50m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Duchess of Doubt poster

Clover Ames's life consists only of the drudge work that she performs at her Aunt Sarah's boardinghouse. No longer able to withstand her aunt's abuse, Clover runs away and obtains a job as a maid to a wealthy woman. Willed $7,000 by Pierre Dubois, a boarder at her aunt's house, Clover, inspired by a novel that she has read, poses as a duchess at a fashionable winter resort. There she meets and falls in love with Walter Gray, who is also traveling incognito as a ribbon clerk. When Clover's money runs out, her trick is discovered and she vanishes. Obtaining employment in Gray's department store, Clover learns that her ribbon clerk is actually the owner's son, who rushes her to the wedding bureau.

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Cast
Emmy Wehlen stars as Clover Ames in The Duchess of Doubt.
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Year context
The Duchess of Doubt was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Clover Ames's life consists only of the drudge work that she performs at her Aunt Sarah's boardinghouse. No longer able to withstand her aunt's abuse, Clover...
The Duchess of Doubt is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (10)

Emmy Wehlen
Emmy Wehlen
Clover Ames
Ricca Allen
Ricca Allen
Aunt Sarah
Frank Currier
Frank Currier
Pierre Dubois
GC
George Christie
Walter Gray
PP
Peggy Parr
Helen Brentwood
Kate Blancke
Kate Blancke
Mrs. Brentwood
WH
Walter Horton
Steve Gordon
IH
Ilean Hume
Alice Harris
Charles Eldridge
Charles Eldridge
Walter Gray Sr.
Frederick Truesdell
Frederick Truesdell
Henry Strang

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Duchess of Doubt about?
Clover Ames's life consists only of the drudge work that she performs at her Aunt Sarah's boardinghouse. No longer able to withstand her aunt's abuse, Clover runs away and obtains a job as a maid to a wealthy woman. Willed $7,000 by Pierre Dubois, a boarder at her aunt's house, Clover, inspired by a novel that she has read, poses as a duchess at a fashionable winter resort. There she meets and falls in love with Walter Gray, who is also traveling incognito as a ribbon clerk. When Clover's money runs out, her trick is discovered and she vanishes. Obtaining employment in Gray's department store, Clover learns that her ribbon clerk is actually the owner's son, who rushes her to the wedding bureau.
How long is The Duchess of Doubt?
The Duchess of Doubt has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Duchess of Doubt?
The cast of The Duchess of Doubt includes Emmy Wehlen, Ricca Allen, Frank Currier, George Christie, Peggy Parr.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance
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