The Best Man (1919)
The Library of Congress lists this as a ‘lost’ film, however a copy exists in the UK. Gordon, disguised as Hayne, meets with the criminals and manages to purloin the stolen code but the real Hayne, who the police have failed to apprehend, gives chase. Gordon escapes in a taxi that had been pre-booked to take Hayne to church to marry Celia. Arriving at the church, and remembering his instructions ‘Let Nothing Hinder You’, Gordon allows himself to be married to Celia while planning how he will escape.
Director: Thomas N. Heffron
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 4, 1919
Cast
- J. Warren Kerrigan - Cyril Gordon
- Lois Wilson - Celia Hathaway
- Gayne Whitman - Jefferson Hathaway (as Alfred Whitman)
- Frances Raymond - Mrs. Hathaway
- Clyde Benson - George Hayne
- R.D. MacLean - Secret Service Chief
- Bert Appling - Brady
- Edwin B. Tilton - Holman
- Mary Land - Mrs. Holman
- Fred Montague - Celia's Uncle
Screenplay
Production: Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Thomas N. Heffron
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Man about?
- The Library of Congress lists this as a ‘lost’ film, however a copy exists in the UK. Gordon, disguised as Hayne, meets with the criminals and manages to purloin the stolen code but the real Hayne, who the police have failed to apprehend, gives chase. Gordon escapes in a taxi that had been pre-booked to take Hayne to church to marry Celia. Arriving at the church, and remembering his instructions ‘Let Nothing Hinder You’, Gordon allows himself to be married to Celia while planning how he will escape.
- Who directed The Best Man?
- The Best Man was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Gayne Whitman, Frances Raymond, Clyde Benson, R.D. MacLean.
- How long is The Best Man?
- The Best Man has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Man?
- The Best Man is a Comedy, Adventure film.
- Where was The Best Man produced?
- The Best Man was produced in United States of America.