While Father Telephoned (1915)
Marlin takes his daughter, Ethel, to the seashore in hopes that she will annex a rich husband. The father meets Bill, who looks like "ready money." Marlin introduces the young man to Ethel. The girl promptly takes a dislike to the man. The following day Don saves Ethel from drowning. Bill, who witnessed the incident, feared to go to the rescue because he might ruin his clothes. Ethel and Don fall in love with each other. Bill later asks Marlin for Ethel's hand. The father consents. Ethel stormily declares she will not marry him.
Director: Pat Hartigan
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: December 5, 1915
Cast
- John E. Brennan - Mr. Marlin
- Ruth Roland - Ethel Marlin - the Daughter
- George Larkin - Don - Ethel's Sweetheart
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pat Hartigan
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is While Father Telephoned about?
- Marlin takes his daughter, Ethel, to the seashore in hopes that she will annex a rich husband. The father meets Bill, who looks like "ready money." Marlin introduces the young man to Ethel. The girl promptly takes a dislike to the man. The following day Don saves Ethel from drowning. Bill, who witnessed the incident, feared to go to the rescue because he might ruin his clothes. Ethel and Don fall in love with each other. Bill later asks Marlin for Ethel's hand. The father consents. Ethel stormily declares she will not marry him.
- Who directed While Father Telephoned?
- While Father Telephoned was directed by Pat Hartigan.
- Who stars in While Father Telephoned?
- While Father Telephoned stars John E. Brennan, Ruth Roland, George Larkin.
- What genre is While Father Telephoned?
- While Father Telephoned is a Comedy film.
- Where was While Father Telephoned produced?
- While Father Telephoned was produced in United States of America.