The Lesson

The Lesson (1918) is a drama, romance film directed by Charles Giblyn.

Bored by the slow pace of life in her little home town, Helen Drayton rebels when her friends and relatives assume that she will marry her friend and escort, Chet Vernon. Helen is so anxious to experience life in the big city that she falls in love with visiting New York architect John Galvin almost immediately after his arrival. Several weeks later, the two marry and move to New York, where, after a series of painful experiences, Helen finally realizes John's selfishness.

Cast

Constance Talmadge

Helen Drayton

Tom Moore

Chet Vernon

Walter Hiers

'Tub' Martin

Herbert Heyes

John Galvin

Joseph W. Smiley

Henry Hammond

Dorothy Green

Ada Thompson

Lillian Rambeau

Mrs. Hammond

Christy Walker

Harriet Reeves