Away Goes Prudence (1920)
Prudence, a young society woman and aviatrix, is forbidden to continue flying by her fiancé Hewitt and her father. In defiance, she stages her own kidnapping, but Hewitt discovers the ruse and arranges a real abduction to teach her a lesson. His plan backfires, and the kidnappers rob him and capture Prudence. In order to save herself, Prudence pretends to join the gang.
Director: John S. Robertson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 1, 1920
Cast
- Billie Burke - Prudence Thorne
- Percy Marmont - Hewitt Harland
- Maude Turner Gordon - Aunt Prudence Thorne
- Charles Lane - Mr. Thorne
- Dorothy Walters - Mrs. Ryan
- Bradley Barker - Michael Ryan
- M.W. Rale - Chinaman
- Albert Hackett - Jimmie Ryan
Screenplay
- Kathryn Stuart (Scenario Writer)
- Josephine Lovett (Story)
- Kathryn Stuart (Screenplay)
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
gangster, aviation
More Films by Director: John S. Robertson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Away Goes Prudence about?
- Prudence, a young society woman and aviatrix, is forbidden to continue flying by her fiancé Hewitt and her father. In defiance, she stages her own kidnapping, but Hewitt discovers the ruse and arranges a real abduction to teach her a lesson. His plan backfires, and the kidnappers rob him and capture Prudence. In order to save herself, Prudence pretends to join the gang.
- Who directed Away Goes Prudence?
- Away Goes Prudence was directed by John S. Robertson.
- Who stars in Away Goes Prudence?
- Away Goes Prudence stars Billie Burke, Percy Marmont, Maude Turner Gordon, Charles Lane, Dorothy Walters, Bradley Barker.
- How long is Away Goes Prudence?
- Away Goes Prudence has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Away Goes Prudence?
- Away Goes Prudence is a Comedy film.
- Where was Away Goes Prudence produced?
- Away Goes Prudence was produced in United States of America.