A Lady and Her Maid

The story follows Miss Ophelia, who is heartbroken after her favorite boarder, Billy, dismisses her photograph. In her despair, she contemplates suicide, but her loyal maid, Belinda, intervenes and suggests a trip to a beauty specialist. The duo undergoes transformations, with Miss Ophelia receiving a new complexion and Belinda getting new teeth.

Their makeover leads to a surprising reveal during supper, where all the boarders are astounded by their new looks. As a silent film released by the Vitagraph Company of America, A Lady and Her Maid combines humor with a social commentary on beauty standards of the early 20th century. The film features performances from notable silent era actors such as Norma Talmadge and James Morrison, adding to its historical significance for collectors of early cinema.