Cast
- Miriam J. Sabbage – Sylvane Sheridan
- C. M. Hallard – Lord Louis Lewis
- Daisy Burrell – Jill Hargreaves
- Mary Rorke – Mrs Sheridan
- John Kelt – Butler
| The Bridal Chair | |
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| Written by | G. B. Samuelson Roland Pertwee |
| Produced by | G. B. Samuelson |
| Starring | Miriam J. Sabbage C. M. Hallard Daisy Burrell Mary Rorke |
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Release date |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
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The film was premiered at a Trade Show in July 1919. [1]
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