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DRAMA . 1918 . 0h 50m

The Lesson_

""The Lesson" is no wild-eyed sensation no sex story, nor a blood-curdling melodrama: it is a comedy of "real folks.""

Bored by the slow pace of life in her little home town, Helen Drayton rebels when her friends and relatives assume that she will marry her friend and escort, Chet Vernon. Helen is so anxious to experience life in the big city that she falls in love with visiting New York architect John Galvin almost immediately after his arrival. Several weeks later, the two marry and move to New York, where, after a series of painful experiences, Helen finally realizes John's selfishness.

Starring Constance Talmadge, Tom Moore, Walter Hiers
0h 50m
Runtime
1918
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Lesson poster
"The Lesson" is no wild-eyed sensation no sex story, nor a blood-curdling melodrama: it is a comedy of "real folks."

Bored by the slow pace of life in her little home town, Helen Drayton rebels when her friends and relatives assume that she will marry her friend and escort, Chet Vernon. Helen is so anxious to experience life in the big city that she falls in love with visiting New York architect John Galvin almost immediately after his arrival. Several weeks later, the two marry and move to New York, where, after a series of painful experiences, Helen finally realizes John's selfishness.

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Cast
Constance Talmadge stars as Helen Drayton in The Lesson.
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Year context
The Lesson was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
Bored by the slow pace of life in her little home town, Helen Drayton rebels when her friends and relatives assume that she will marry her friend and escort,...
The Lesson is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

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Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
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What is The Lesson about?
Bored by the slow pace of life in her little home town, Helen Drayton rebels when her friends and relatives assume that she will marry her friend and escort, Chet Vernon. Helen is so anxious to experience life in the big city that she falls in love with visiting New York architect John Galvin almost immediately after his arrival. Several weeks later, the two marry and move to New York, where, after a series of painful experiences, Helen finally realizes John's selfishness.
How long is The Lesson?
The Lesson has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Lesson?
The cast of The Lesson includes Constance Talmadge, Tom Moore, Walter Hiers, Herbert Heyes, Joseph W. Smiley.

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Drama Romance
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