Risky Business (1920)
Society matron Mrs. Fanshaw Renwick entertains lavishly at her posh home. Living with her are her two daughters, Phillipa, a madcap eighteen-year-old, and her married sister Errica who is having an affair with Ralli, a designing South American. When Captain Chantry arrives with an impressive letter of introduction, Mrs. Renwick welcomes him while Phillipa falls in love with him. On the night of the masquerade party, Phillipa induces Chantry to take her to the party in disguise, because her mother will not permit her to attend. The captain, in reality a jewel thief, readily complies, believing it will provide him with the perfect opportunity to steal Mrs. Renwick's famous pearls.
Director: Rollin S. Sturgeon, Harry B. Harris
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 31, 1920
Cast
- Gladys Walton - Phillipa
- Maude Wayne - Errica
- Nanine Wright - Grandma
- Grant McKay - Roger
- Lillian Lawrence - Mrs. Fanshaw Renwick
- Fred Malatesta - Ralli
- John Gough - Valet
- Louis Willoughby - Captain Cahntry
- Fred Andrews - Dr. Houghton
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rollin S. Sturgeon, Harry B. Harris
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Risky Business about?
- Society matron Mrs. Fanshaw Renwick entertains lavishly at her posh home. Living with her are her two daughters, Phillipa, a madcap eighteen-year-old, and her married sister Errica who is having an affair with Ralli, a designing South American. When Captain Chantry arrives with an impressive letter of introduction, Mrs. Renwick welcomes him while Phillipa falls in love with him. On the night of the masquerade party, Phillipa induces Chantry to take her to the party in disguise, because her mother will not permit her to attend. The captain, in reality a jewel thief, readily complies, believing it will provide him with the perfect opportunity to steal Mrs. Renwick's famous pearls.
- Who directed Risky Business?
- Risky Business was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon, Harry B. Harris.
- Who stars in Risky Business?
- Risky Business stars Gladys Walton, Maude Wayne, Nanine Wright, Grant McKay, Lillian Lawrence, Fred Malatesta.
- How long is Risky Business?
- Risky Business has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Risky Business?
- Risky Business is a Drama film.
- Where was Risky Business produced?
- Risky Business was produced in United States of America.