The Prince and Betty (1919)

Cast

• William Desmond - John Maude
• Mary Thurman - Betty Keith
• Anita Kay - Mrs. Jack Wheldon
• George Swann - Lord Hayling
• Walter Perry - President of Mervo
• Wilton Taylor - Benjamin Scobell
• William De Vaull - Crump
• Frank Lanning - The Shepherd
• Boris Karloff - Undetermined Role

Screenplay

• P.G. Wodehouse (Novel)

Keywords

casino, prince

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prince and Betty about?

Young American John Maude is forced to find a job when he falls in love with society girl Betty Keith. He accepts a sudden offer to go to Mervo, a tiny island country, where he is hired by Benjamin Scobell to pose as the lost prince of Mervo as an attraction to bolster the Mervo casino as a rival of Monte Carlo. Scobell also wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who turns out to be Betty. When Betty accuses John of being simply a shill for a gambling house, John closes the casino and tries to stage a revolution to make Mervo a republic.

Who directed The Prince and Betty?

The Prince and Betty was directed by Robert Thornby.

Who stars in The Prince and Betty?

The Prince and Betty stars William Desmond, Mary Thurman, Anita Kay, George Swann, Walter Perry, Wilton Taylor.

How long is The Prince and Betty?

The Prince and Betty has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).

What genre is The Prince and Betty?

The Prince and Betty is a Comedy film.

Where was The Prince and Betty produced?

The Prince and Betty was produced in United States of America.