To-Day (1917)
When her husband Fred goes bankrupt, Lily Morton is forced to give up the trappings of wealth and move into a humble home while Fred attempts to fight his way back to prosperity. Resentful of her modest circumstances, Lily accepts her friend Marion Garland's offer to introduce her to Mrs. Farington, a woman who will pay handsomely for Lily's escort services. Lily goes to work for Mrs. Farington while her unsuspecting husband struggles to regain his former wealth. While managing an apartment house for one of his wealthy clients, Fred visits Mrs. Farington, a tenant, and, noticing a framed picture of Lily, asks to be introduced to the girl. Mrs. Farington arranges the rendezvous, and when Lily arrives, she is confronted by her enraged husband who chokes her to death. At this moment, Lily awakens from her nightmare, and chastened for her superficiality, begs Fred for forgiveness.
Director: Ralph Ince
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Florence Reed as Lily Morton |
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Frank Mills as Fred Morton |
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Harry Lambart as Richard Hewlett (as Captain Harry Lambert) |
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Kate Lester as Mrs. Farington |
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Gus Weinberg as Henry Morton |
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Alice Gale as Emma Morton |
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Leonora Harris as Marion Garland (as Lenore Harris) |
| Writing | George Broadhurst | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Abraham S. Schomer | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Ralph Ince | Director |
| Writing | Ralph Ince | Writer |
| Camera | André Barlatier | Director of Photography |
