# Lady Windermere's Fan (1925 film)

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A 1925 American silent film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It is based on Oscar Wilde's 1892 play Lady Windermere's Fan. The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Cast and Crew :
| Cast ||
| Role | Actor |
| | Ronald Colman |
| | May McAvoy |
| | Irene Rich |
| | Bert Lytell |
| | Edward Martindel |
| | Carrie Daumery |
| | Billie Bennett |
| | Helen Dunbar |
| Crew ||
| Production company | Warner Bros. |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. |
| Director | Ernst Lubitsch (d. 1947) |
| Producer | Ernst Lubitsch, Darryl F. Zanuck (d. 1979) |
| Screenwriter | Julien Josephson (d. 1959) |
| Cinematographer | Charles Van Enger (d. 1980) |
| Editor | Ernst Lubitsch |
| Costume designer | Sophie Wachner |
| Based on available information, the latest crew member that is relevant to international copyright laws died in 1980, meaning that this film may be in the public domain in countries and jurisdictions with 43 years p.m.a. or less, as well as in the United States. ||
Warner Brothers present An Ernst Lubitsch Production of
"Lady Windermere's Fan" by Oscar Wilde
Adapted to the Screen by Julien Josephson A Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Players
| RONALD COLMAN (courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn) | asLord Darlington |
| May McAvoy | asLady Windermere |
| Bert Lytell | asLord Windermere |
| Irene Rich | asMrs. Erlynne |
| Edw. Martindel | asLord Augustus Lorton |
| Mme. Daumery | asThe Duchess of Berwick |
LADY WINDERMERE Lord Darlington
Countess Sedgehill
"Lord Darlington."
"I presume you came to see my husband."
Dear Lord Windermere—
This note from a total stranger may surprise you— but it is important that you see me at once if you would avoid certain unpleasant disclosures.
Yours very truly,
"Lord Darlington is most anxious to see you."
"You don't mind if I run away?"
"Lady Windermere, I have a bit of news that might interest you."
"I love you!"
"Who are you—and what does this letter mean?"
LADY WINDERMERE
"I am the mother of your wife."
"I knew you would doubt me—here are the proofs of my identity."
"You know very well that your daughter was brought up to believe her mother is dead—you also know why!"
"She worships her dead mother. The truth would kill her!"
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"I wonder where the woman gets all her money?"
"Why gossip about a woman you have never met? She may be very nice."
"I cannot understand why your husband defends the woman!"
EXIT
Mrs. Erlynne
Lady Margaret Windermere
Lady Windermere's birthday will be celebrated tonight with a brilliant reception. Among the guests will be many notable personages of society.
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"When a married man dismisses his own car and hires a taxi———!"
"You may find—in your husband's cheque book—the name of Mrs. Erlynne."
"It's not fair of me and I know it, but——I love you."
"I am desperate—if you refuse to invite me tonight—I will go to my daughter and tell her who I am!"
"To be seen at your house tonight means my social recognition—possibly my marriage to Lord Augustus."
"Since that day at the races I have never said One Word about Mrs. Erlynne."
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"There is nothing wrong—believe me dear. I simply helped a woman who deserved it."
"You will change your mind when you meet her—I have asked her here tonight."
"If she dares to come here—I will strike her across the face with this fan!"
Happy Birthday
Though the hour for the reception had arrived, Mrs. Erlynne still waited for her invitation card.
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"Lord Darlington."
"You were quite wrong. My husband has never met Mrs. Erlynne."
94 Carlton House Terrace S. W. 1.
LIST OF GUESTS.
| Duchess of Berwick. Lady Agatha Carlisle. Marchioness of Quern. Lord Augustus Lorton. Viscount & Viscountess Sedgehill. Earl and Countess of Ferne. Lady Ursula Bruin. Lord Darlington. | Sir Nugent de Pasco. Mrs. Clive van Deemen. Lady Jane Quin. Mr. Nigel Hockley. Lord & Lady Hugh Flint. Monsieur Casimir Rieu. Sir Gerald Lawlington. Mrs. Winterbourne. |
My dear Mrs. Erlynne—  Please do not come tonight. My wife is so upset about your invitation that I am forced to cancel it.
Regretfully Windermere
"Mrs. Erlynne!"
"Please introduce me to Lady Windermere."
"How kind of you to honor us! I have heard so much about you—from every side."
"I have yearned—positively yearned—to meet the best dressed woman in London!"
"I am leaving England tomorrow——you will never see me again. Goodbye, Margaret."
"Is it too late to ask you to marry me?"
"Lord Windermere is looking for you—"
"I am sure he has not missed me—you have entertained him so well."
Lord Windermere.
You may have your Mrs. Erlynne—I am going to Darlington who loves me.
Margaret.
LORD DARLINGTON
"I swear to you there is nothing between Lord Windermere and myself! Go home! Please go home!"
"Trust me, child—trust me as you would your own mother."
"How dare a woman like you speak of my mother—my mother!"
"I did just what you are doing tonight—and ruined my life."
"If they find you here you will be dishonored—an outcast!"
"I am afraid I took your wife's fan by mistake—so sorry!"
"Forgive me for intruding—I am sure it will never be necessary again."
The following morning.
Mrs. Erlynne
84 A CURZON STREET, W. 1.
"Don't tell him! You would kill his love—and spoil the only decent thing I ever did."
"Your conduct last night was outrageous! I have decided not to marry you."
THE END
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1929.
The longest-living author of this work died in 1947, so this work is in the public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 76 years or less. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply the rule of the shorter term to foreign works.
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