The Pretenders (1916)
If the Man You Loved Was a Thief OR YOU THOUGHT HIM ONE-WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
Director: George D. Baker
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 21, 1916
Cast
- Emmy Wehlen - Helen Pettingill
- Charles Eldridge - Silas T. Pettingill
- Kate Blancke - Maria Pettingill
- William B. Davidson - Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)
- Howard Truesdale - John Stafford (as Howard Truesdell)
- Paul Gordon - Hubert Stanwood
- Edwin Holt - Inspector Burke
- Jerome N. Wilson - Joseph Bailey (as Jerome Wilson)
- Ilean Hume - Rita
- Harry Neville - Dugan
Screenplay
- George D. Baker
- Rennold Wolf (Story)
- Channing Pollock (Story)
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: George D. Baker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pretenders about?
- Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
- Who directed The Pretenders?
- The Pretenders was directed by George D. Baker.
- Who stars in The Pretenders?
- The Pretenders stars Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke, William B. Davidson, Howard Truesdale, Paul Gordon.
- How long is The Pretenders?
- The Pretenders has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Pretenders?
- The Pretenders is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Pretenders produced?
- The Pretenders was produced in United States of America.