Smiles (1919)
In which the great American spirit goes over the top
When their father is reported missing at the front during World War I, Jane and Katherine are stamped and sent by parcel post across the country to their Aunt Lucille Forrest in New Jersey. The two girls manage to smuggle their dog into the mail bag as well. Aunt Lucille is in love with Lt. Tom Hayes, but she is angry with him after he resigns his commission at the start of the war. She does not know that Tom is in the Secret Service, and she becomes jealous of a female spy whom Tom is trailing. Jane and Katherine's mischievous pranks finally assist in capturing the spy and the secret plans, and getting Aunt Lucille back together with Tom.
Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: February 23, 1919
Cast
- Jane Lee - Jane
- Katherine Lee - Katherine
- Ethel Fleming - Lucille Forrest
- Val Paul - Tom Hayes
- Carmen Phillips - Madame Yelba
- Charles Arling - Wagner
- Katherine Griffith - Housekeeper
Screenplay
- Ralph Spence (Story)
- Arvid E. Gillstrom (Scenario Writer)
- Albert Glassmire (Scenario Writer)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smiles about?
- When their father is reported missing at the front during World War I, Jane and Katherine are stamped and sent by parcel post across the country to their Aunt Lucille Forrest in New Jersey. The two girls manage to smuggle their dog into the mail bag as well. Aunt Lucille is in love with Lt. Tom Hayes, but she is angry with him after he resigns his commission at the start of the war. She does not know that Tom is in the Secret Service, and she becomes jealous of a female spy whom Tom is trailing. Jane and Katherine's mischievous pranks finally assist in capturing the spy and the secret plans, and getting Aunt Lucille back together with Tom.
- Who directed Smiles?
- Smiles was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
- Who stars in Smiles?
- Smiles stars Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Ethel Fleming, Val Paul, Carmen Phillips, Charles Arling.
- How long is Smiles?
- Smiles has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Smiles?
- Smiles is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was Smiles produced?
- Smiles was produced in United States of America.