Mary, an orphan, comes to live with her aunt. Being in rather poor health and what some might call homely, the poor girl despairs of ever receiving any attention either from her pretty cousins or their gentlemen friends. One of the cousins, however, who is an athletic girl, takes her in hand. The first dose of medicine is a bout at boxing, then a run along the country road, followed by a cold plunge. This is kept up daily for two months, at the end of which time no one would know Mary, such a transformation having taken place. The other girls are now in fearful dread of losing their sweethearts, as they seem too well pleased with the result.
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Blanche Sweet
Mary
Known for
The Lonedale Operator
Vivian Prescott
Mary's Cousin
Also in
A Child's Impulse
The Manicure Lady
Joseph Graybill
Mary's Sweetheart
Known for
The Lonedale Operator
Kate Bruce
Kate
Known for
Way Down East
A Corner in Wheat
Florence La Badie
Florrie
Also in
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Man Without a Country
Charles West
Charlie
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In the Border States
The Female of the Species
D.W. Griffith Director · Linda Arvidson Writer
United States release April 27, 1911 · Produced in United States
Production
Biograph Company
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United States
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English
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No dialogue
Release dates
United States · April 27, 1911
Theatrical
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