Civilian Clothes

The film stars Thomas Meighan and Martha Mansfield, alongside Maude Turner Gordon and Alfred Hickman. It follows Captain Sam McGinnis, who marries Florence Lanham, a Salvation Army worker, in France during the war. A misunderstanding leads Florence to believe Sam has died, prompting her to return home without acknowledging their marriage.

However, the story takes a turn when Sam reappears, alive but poorly dressed. Florence’s reaction to Sam's appearance highlights the social dynamics of the time, particularly the clash between military service and societal expectations. This narrative provides a unique glimpse into the era's attitudes towards love, war, and class distinctions, making it an interesting piece for collectors of silent cinema and early 20th-century film.