Character Relationship Map: Borrowed Plumage

Characters

• Nora (played by Bessie Barriscale) — protagonist

  The central protagonist, likely navigating a scheme of social disguise or mistaken identity given the film's title. As the lead in a silent comedy adventure, she drives the narrative through her inter...

• Darby O'Donovan (played by Arthur Maude) — protagonist

  A key supporting character, likely functioning as Nora's trusted confidant or comic relief. His role typically involves aiding the protagonist through the film's comedic and adventurous situations.

• Lady Angelica (played by Dorcas Matthews) — supporting

  An aristocratic figure representing the established upper class. She likely serves as a catalyst for social conflict or a counterpart to Nora's borrowed status.

• Earl of Selkirk (played by J. Barney Sherry) — supporting

  A high-ranking nobleman whose social standing and romantic affections drive the film's central conflict. His interactions with Nora likely form the core of the comedy and adventure.

• Sir Charles Broome (played by Wallace Worsley) — supporting

  An aristocratic gentleman who participates in the film's social maneuvering. He likely serves as a secondary love interest or a figure of authority within the upper-class setting.

• Giles (played by Tod Burns) — cameo

  A supporting character, likely portraying a servant, valet, or comic sidekick. His role revolves around facilitating the plot's comedic elements and assisting the protagonist.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Nora → Giles (Professional Employer-Servant) — Giles provides practical assistance and comedic support to Nora.
• Nora → Sir Charles Broome (Power Authority Figure) — Sir Charles exerts aristocratic authority and tests Nora's standing.
• Nora → Earl of Selkirk (Romantic Interest) — Earl develops genuine affection for Nora, forming the central romantic thread.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Darby O'Donovan → Earl of Selkirk (Social Comic Contrast) — Darby's humor juxtaposes the Earl's formal aristocratic demeanor.
• Darby O'Donovan → Lady Angelica (Social Class Foil) — Darby's commoner background highlights Lady Angelica's aristocratic rigidity.
• Sir Charles Broome → Earl of Selkirk (Conflict Social Competitor) — They compete for social influence and possibly romantic attention.
• Earl of Selkirk → Lady Angelica (Social Aristocratic Peer) — They share the same social stratum and participate in elite circles.
• Darby O'Donovan → Giles (Alliance Comic Sidekick) — Giles and Darby collaborate to provide comic relief and plot assistance.
• Nora → Lady Angelica (Conflict Social Rival) — Lady Angelica represents the established aristocracy that challenges Nora's disguised identity.
• Nora → Darby O'Donovan (Alliance Trusted Confidant) — Darby serves as Nora's primary ally and comedic support throughout her social navigation.

Story Analysis

The supplied reference confirms the film's identity, cast, production history, and preservation status but does not provide its narrative plot.

Plot Progression

1. Production Identification — The supplied material identifies Borrowed Plumage as a 1917 American silent comedy adventure film. It also credits Raymond B. West as director and Triangle Film Corporation as producer.
2. Character Credits — The reference lists Nora, Darby O'Donovan, Lady Angelica, Earl of Selkirk, Sir Charles Broome, and Giles. No actions or interactions among these characters are provided.
3. Surviving Film Material — The preservation note states that an incomplete 35 mm print is held by the Library of Congress. One reel is described as lost.
4. Documentation Boundary — The supplied reference ends with preservation information, references, and an IMDb link. It does not provide a narrative synopsis from which plot events or relationships can be established.