Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford (1921)
The tale of a town with more dollars than sense, and a bright young man who was gunning for boobs.
Two confidence men pose as investors to fleece the denizens of a small town. They build a carpet-tack factory with the funds, but some stockholders are suspicious. Eventually, someone tries to take over the business by buying it from them. The film is presumed lost.
Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 4, 1921
Cast
- Sam Hardy - J. Rufus Wallingford
- Norman Kerry - 'Blackie' Daw
- Doris Kenyon - Fannie Jasper
- Diana Allen - Gertrude Dempsey
- Edgar Nelson - Eddie Lamb
- Billie Dove - Dorothy Wells
- Mac Barnes - Andrea Dempsey
- William T. Hayes - G. W. Battles
- Horace James - Timothy Battles
- John Woodford - Mr. Wells
Screenplay
- Luther Reed
- George Randolph Chester (Story)
- George M. Cohan (Adaptation)
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Borzage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford about?
- Two confidence men pose as investors to fleece the denizens of a small town. They build a carpet-tack factory with the funds, but some stockholders are suspicious. Eventually, someone tries to take over the business by buying it from them. The film is presumed lost.
- Who directed Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford?
- Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford?
- Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford stars Sam Hardy, Norman Kerry, Doris Kenyon, Diana Allen, Edgar Nelson, Billie Dove.
- How long is Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford?
- Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford?
- Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford produced?
- Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford was produced in United States of America.