Jack Straw (1920)
Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article.
Director: William C. deMille
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 14, 1920
Cast
- Robert Warwick - Jack Straw
- Carroll McComas - Ethel Parker Jennings
- Charles Ogle - Mr. Parker Jennings
- Irene Sullivan - Mrs. Wanley
- Monte du Mont - Ambrose Holland
- Frances Parks - Rose
- Lucien Littlefield - Sherlo
- Robert Brower - Count of Pomerania
- Sylvia Ashton - Mrs. Parker Jennings
- Mayme Kelso
Screenplay
- Elmer Harris
- Olga Printzlau
- W. Somerset Maugham (Theatre Play)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
library of congress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jack Straw about?
- Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article.
- Who directed Jack Straw?
- Jack Straw was directed by William C. deMille.
- Who stars in Jack Straw?
- Jack Straw stars Robert Warwick, Carroll McComas, Charles Ogle, Irene Sullivan, Monte du Mont, Frances Parks.
- How long is Jack Straw?
- Jack Straw has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Jack Straw?
- Jack Straw is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jack Straw produced?
- Jack Straw was produced in United States of America.