Billions (1920)
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Princess Triloff, an emigrée from Czarist Russia, escapes to America where she becomes a patron of the arts. She falls in love with the verses of impoverished poet Owen Carey and becomes his anonymous benefactor. When Owen inherits a fortune from his rich Uncle Krakerfeller, he assumes his uncle's identity and confers his own upon an impoverished friend, Frank Manners. At a resort, Owen meets the princess and falls in love with her, but is chagrined to discover that she is enamored with Manners. The princess finally discovers Owen's real identity and the two fall in love.
Director: Ray C. Smallwood
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 6, 1920
Cast
- Alla Nazimova - Princess Triloff
- Charles Bryant - Krakerfeller / Owen Carey
- William Irving - Frank Manners
- Victor Potel - Pushkin
- John Steppling - Isaac Colben
- Marian Skinner - Mrs. Colben
- Bonnie Hill - Mazie Colben
- Emmett King - John Blanchard
- Eugene Klum - Bellboy
Screenplay
- Henry Dupuy-Mazuel (Theatre Play)
- Charles E. Whittaker (Adaptation)
- Charles Bryant (Scenario Writer)
- Charles E. Whittaker
- Charles Bryant
Cinematography: Rudolph J. Bergquist
Editing: Alla Nazimova
Production: Nazimova Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Ray C. Smallwood
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billions about?
- Princess Triloff, an emigrée from Czarist Russia, escapes to America where she becomes a patron of the arts. She falls in love with the verses of impoverished poet Owen Carey and becomes his anonymous benefactor. When Owen inherits a fortune from his rich Uncle Krakerfeller, he assumes his uncle's identity and confers his own upon an impoverished friend, Frank Manners. At a resort, Owen meets the princess and falls in love with her, but is chagrined to discover that she is enamored with Manners. The princess finally discovers Owen's real identity and the two fall in love.
- Who directed Billions?
- Billions was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.
- Who stars in Billions?
- Billions stars Alla Nazimova, Charles Bryant, William Irving, Victor Potel, John Steppling, Marian Skinner.
- How long is Billions?
- Billions has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Billions?
- Billions is a Comedy film.
- Where was Billions produced?
- Billions was produced in United States of America.