The Fascinating Mrs. Francis

The Fascinating Mrs. Francis is a 1909 American silent short comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith.^[1] The Internet Movie Database lists Mary Pickford as appearing in this short.^[2] However, Pickford did not begin with Biograph until the end of April 1909.^[3]

The Fascinating Mrs. Francis
Directed by	D. W. Griffith
Written by	D. W. Griffith
Starring	Marion Leonard
Cinematography	G. W. Bitzer
Release date	January 21, 1909 (1909-01-21)
Running time	5 minutes (one reel)
Country	United States
Language	Silent

Cast

• Marion Leonard as Mrs. Francis
• Barry O'Moore as Young Man (as Herbert Yost)
• Anita Hendrie as Young Man's Mother
• Harry Solter as Young Man's Father
• Gertrude Robinson as The Maid / Party Guest
• Linda Arvidson
• John R. Cumpson as Party Guest
• George Gebhardt as Party Guest
• Guy Hedlund as Party Guest
• Charles Inslee as Party Guest
• Arthur V. Johnson as Party Guest
• Florence Lawrence as Visitor
• Mack Sennett as Party Guest
• Charles West