False Pretenses (1935)

Cast

• Irene Ware - Mary Beekman
• Sidney Blackmer - Kenneth Alden
• Betty Compson - Clarissa Stanhope
• Russell Hopton - Pat Brennan
• Edward Gargan - Mike O'Reilly
• Ernest Wood - Tiffany Cortland
• Lucy Beaumont - Miss Milgrim
• Marshall Ruth - Gardner
• Dot Farley - Mrs. Smythe
• John Picorri - Soutar

Screenplay

• Betty Burbridge (Story)
• Ewart Adamson (Screenplay)

Keywords

bridge, millionaire

Frequently Asked Questions

What is False Pretenses about?

A girl who's just lost her job meets a drunk millionaire on a bridge who's just lost his money. They go back to his house, and eventually come up with a plan to benefit them both: he'll scrounge enough money together to teach her how to be a lady, and then introduce her to his rich friends so she can snag a husband, after which she'll pay him a finder's fee. Complications ensue.

Who directed False Pretenses?

False Pretenses was directed by Charles Lamont.

Who stars in False Pretenses?

False Pretenses stars Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, Betty Compson, Russell Hopton, Edward Gargan, Ernest Wood.

How long is False Pretenses?

False Pretenses has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).

What genre is False Pretenses?

False Pretenses is a Comedy, Romance film.

Where was False Pretenses produced?

False Pretenses was produced in United States of America.