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  • Watch Online / The Movie Queen (Short 1913)



    Desc: The Movie Queen: Sylvia, a poor seamstress, lives with her little sister in a boarding house. A wealthy woman fascinated by her beauty obtains a position for her with a motion picture producing company. Her talent is noticed and she soon becomes a leading lady. Sylvia plays the title role in "Cinderella." Jenny, another star, is jealous of Sylvia's sudden rise to fame. The director of the motion picture company obtains permission from Count Sivry's butler to take a few scenes on his estate. In departing, Sylvia leaves behind one of her slippers. To regain Sylvia's friendship, Jenny invites her to her home. She also invites Mr. Piccolini, the director. Jenny leaves Sylvia with Piccolini. Piccolini takes advantage of their seclusion and attempts to make love to her. Angered she leaves Jenny's home, and the next day severs her connection with the motion picture company to take up her old occupation of seamstress. Count Sivry returns home, finds a dainty slipper which arouses in him a desire to meet the owner face to face. He goes to a theater and as fate would have it Cinderella is shown. He recognizes the scenes taken on his grounds, which explain the lost slipper. The millionaire bachelor falls in love with the beautiful Cinderella and at once sets out to meet her. At the studio he is informed that she is no longer with them. He calls at her home, but Sylvia mistakes his designs and refuses assistance. However, love will always find a way. With the help of Sylvia's landlady the count is successful in bringing about a meeting. Like the fairy tale, Sylvia marries the charming count and her little sister finds a new home.