The Smugglers (1916)
A Laughable Series of Comic Tragedies.
While honeymooning in Paris, wealthy John Battleby Watts is persuaded to purchase a $20,000 necklace for his capricious young wife. When the jeweler refuses to accept his check, John heads to the bank for the necessary funds. En route, he passes a little shop specializing in imitation jewelry. Figuring his wife will never know the difference, he buys a cheap duplicate of the 20-grand bauble. Later on, however, he reconsiders and purchases the genuine article. But before he can reach his hotel, John is detained by saucy chorus girl Rita Bori, whom he presents with what he thinks is the imitation necklace.
Director: Sidney Olcott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 6, 1916
Cast
- Donald Brian - John Battleby Watts
- Cyril Chadwick - Brompton
- Margaret Greene - Mrs. Brompton
- Harold Vosburgh - Detective Gray
- Rita Bori - Sally Atkins
- Betty Dodsworth
- Alma Tell - Mrs. Watts
Screenplay
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Sidney Olcott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smugglers about?
- While honeymooning in Paris, wealthy John Battleby Watts is persuaded to purchase a $20,000 necklace for his capricious young wife. When the jeweler refuses to accept his check, John heads to the bank for the necessary funds. En route, he passes a little shop specializing in imitation jewelry. Figuring his wife will never know the difference, he buys a cheap duplicate of the 20-grand bauble. Later on, however, he reconsiders and purchases the genuine article. But before he can reach his hotel, John is detained by saucy chorus girl Rita Bori, whom he presents with what he thinks is the imitation necklace.
- Who directed The Smugglers?
- The Smugglers was directed by Sidney Olcott.
- Who stars in The Smugglers?
- The Smugglers stars Donald Brian, Cyril Chadwick, Margaret Greene, Harold Vosburgh, Rita Bori, Betty Dodsworth.
- How long is The Smugglers?
- The Smugglers has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Smugglers?
- The Smugglers is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Smugglers produced?
- The Smugglers was produced in United States of America.