Better Times (1919)
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Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
Director: King Vidor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: July 13, 1919
Cast
- Zasu Pitts - Nancy Scroggs
- David Butler - Peter Van Alstyne
- Jack McDonald - Ezra Scroggs
- William De Vaull - Si Whittaker (as William De Vaulle)
- Hugh Fay - Jack Ransom
- George Hackathorne - Tony
- Georgia Woodthorpe - A young old lady
- Julanne Johnston
Screenplay
Cinematography: William Thornley
Production: Brentwood Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: King Vidor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Times about?
- Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
- Who directed Better Times?
- Better Times was directed by King Vidor.
- Who stars in Better Times?
- Better Times stars Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald, William De Vaull, Hugh Fay, George Hackathorne.
- How long is Better Times?
- Better Times has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Better Times?
- Better Times is a Drama film.
- Where was Better Times produced?
- Better Times was produced in United States of America.