A Full Houseis a 1920 Americansilentcomedy filmdirected byJames Cruzeand written by Alice Eyton based upon the1915 Broadway play of the same namebyFrederick J. Jackson.[1]The film starsBryant Washburn,Lois Wilson,Guy Milham, Hazel Howell,Vera Lewis,and Beverly Travers. The film was released on October 24, 1920, byParamount Pictures.[2]It is not known whether the film currently survives,[1]which suggests that it is alost film.
| A Full House | |
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| Directed by | James Cruze |
| Screenplay by | Alice Eyton |
| Based on | A Full House by Fred Jackson |
| Produced by | Jesse L. Lasky |
| Starring | Bryant Washburn Lois Wilson |
| Cinematography | H. Kinley Martin |
Production companies | Artcraft Pictures Corporation Famous Players–Lasky Corporation |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (Englishintertitles) |
Plot
editAs described in afilm magazine,[3]George Howell (Washburn), a young lawyer, sadly separates himself from his bride Ottilie (Wilson) on the second day after their wedding to fulfill a commission from his friend Ned Pembroke (Milham) to recover some incriminating love letters in the possession of a San Francisco showgirl. Ned will not propose to Daphne (Howell), Ottilie's sister, until the letters are safe in his hands. Allowing his wife to believe that he has gone to San Diego, George goes to San Francisco. On the return trip he accidentally exchanges his travelling bag with a crook who has stolen a wealthy woman's jewels. Once home, his wife discovers them among the burglary tools in his bag. Susie (Williams), a maid, sees them and calls the police, but later decides to try and earn the reward herself. The police surround the house, telling various people arriving at the scene that "you can go in but you can't come out." The thief returns to claim his loot and this gives rise to a continuation of skirmishes between the two men and the police, and in the end the real culprit is apprehended and the two couples find happiness.
Cast
edit- Bryant Washburnas George Howell
- Lois Wilsonas Ottilie Howell
- Guy Milham as Ned Pembroke
- Hazel Howell as Daphne
- Vera Lewisas Aunt Penelope
- Beverly Travers as Vera Vernon
- Lottie Williamsas Susie
- J.P. Wild as Parks
- Z. Wall Covington as Mooney
- Frank Jonassonas King
- Lillian Leightonas Mrs. Fleming
References
edit- ^ab"A Full House".silentera.com.RetrievedJanuary 22,2015.
- ^Janiss Garza (2015)."Full-House - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com".Movies & TV Dept.The New York Times.Archived fromthe originalon April 3, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 22,2015.
- ^"Reviews:A Full House".Exhibitors Herald.11(15). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company:102.October 9, 1920.
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