A House Divided (1919) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1919, A House Divided is a drame film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Orphan Mary Lord, the ward of Sir Arthur Stanhope of Parliament, is attracted to Philip Carmichael, a young politician, who ignores her and goes through a supposedly mock marriage at a wild party with actress Sheelah Delayne. Years later, Philip falls in love with Mary, now married to Sir Arthur, who dies from a stroke when he sees Philip and Mary together. Remorseful, they try to keep apart but eventually marry in France. Later, Sheelah confronts Philip with their son and proof that they are married. When Philip is arrested for bigamy, Mary testifies, to her humiliation, that she and Philip are not married, and then disappears. After her son dies, Sheelah goes to France as a canteen worker and finds Mary wandering in a daze. Feeling pity, Sheelah has her marriage annulled and sends for Philip. When Mary hears soldiers sing a song she used to sing to Philip, she recognizes Philip and they resume their marriage.

Who’s in it. A House Divided stars Sylvia Breamer as Mary Lord, Herbert Rawlinson as Philip Carmichael, Lawrence Grossmith as Ben Baldwin and Sally Crute as Sheelah Delayne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A House Divided sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A House Divided page.

If you liked it. Fans of A House Divided tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.