Good References (1920)
POWDER PUFF VS. BOXING GLOVES
The plot revolves around a down-on-her-luck woman named Mary whose lack of references makes it impossible for her to gain employment. When a friend falls ill, Mary impersonates her in order to take a job as secretary to an elderly socialite. Things immediately start going downhill when she is tasked to introduce a ne'er-do-well nephew to high society—but ends up bailing him out of a string of scandals instead.
Director: Roy William Neill
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 1, 1920
Cast
- Constance Talmadge - Mary Wayne
- Vincent Coleman - William Marshall
- Ned Sparks - Peter Stearns
- Nellie Parker Spaulding - Aunt Caroline
- Mona Lisa - Nell Norcross (as Mona Liza)
- Dorothy Walters - Landlady
Screenplay
- Dorothy Farnum (Story)
Cinematography: Oliver T. Marsh
Production: First National Pictures
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roy William Neill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Good References about?
- The plot revolves around a down-on-her-luck woman named Mary whose lack of references makes it impossible for her to gain employment. When a friend falls ill, Mary impersonates her in order to take a job as secretary to an elderly socialite. Things immediately start going downhill when she is tasked to introduce a ne'er-do-well nephew to high society—but ends up bailing him out of a string of scandals instead.
- Who directed Good References?
- Good References was directed by Roy William Neill.
- Who stars in Good References?
- Good References stars Constance Talmadge, Vincent Coleman, Ned Sparks, Nellie Parker Spaulding, Mona Lisa, Dorothy Walters.
- How long is Good References?
- Good References has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Good References?
- Good References is a Comedy, Romance film.