Quarantined Rivals (1927)
Elsie Peyton’s parents favor two different men for her. Dad likes Bruce Farney, as does Elsie while Mom prefers Bob Howard. The domineering Mrs. Peyton sees to it that football player Bruce is discouraged from taking Elsie to the game. Bruce stops in a barbershop where Minette, the manicurist flirts with him to make barber Ed jealous. Disappointed when he sees Elsie with Bob at the game Bruce follows them in his car. Meanwhile, Mrs. Peyton calls Minette to the house for a manicure. When the trio arrive from the game the house is suddenly placed under a 2-week quarantine for smallpox. Hilarious complications ensue as Bruce is obliged to room with his rival, but by a clever trick Bruce marries Elsie despite the quarantine.
Director: Archie Mayo
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 28, 1927
Cast
- Robert Agnew - Bruce Farney
- Kathleen Collins - Elsie Peyton
- John Miljan - Ed, the barber
- Ray Hallor - Robert Howard
- Viora Daniel - Minette, the manicurist
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Joe, the plumber
- Clarissa Selwynne - Mrs. Peyton
- George C. Pearce - Mr. Peyton
- William A. O'Connor - Mort
- Josephine Borio - Maid
Screenplay
- Al Boasberg (Scenario Writer)
Editing: Edith Wakeling
Production: Gotham Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Archie Mayo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quarantined Rivals about?
- Elsie Peyton’s parents favor two different men for her. Dad likes Bruce Farney, as does Elsie while Mom prefers Bob Howard. The domineering Mrs. Peyton sees to it that football player Bruce is discouraged from taking Elsie to the game. Bruce stops in a barbershop where Minette, the manicurist flirts with him to make barber Ed jealous. Disappointed when he sees Elsie with Bob at the game Bruce follows them in his car. Meanwhile, Mrs. Peyton calls Minette to the house for a manicure. When the trio arrive from the game the house is suddenly placed under a 2-week quarantine for smallpox. Hilarious complications ensue as Bruce is obliged to room with his rival, but by a clever trick Bruce marries Elsie despite the quarantine.
- Who directed Quarantined Rivals?
- Quarantined Rivals was directed by Archie Mayo.
- Who stars in Quarantined Rivals?
- Quarantined Rivals stars Robert Agnew, Kathleen Collins, John Miljan, Ray Hallor, Viora Daniel, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
- How long is Quarantined Rivals?
- Quarantined Rivals has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Quarantined Rivals?
- Quarantined Rivals is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Quarantined Rivals produced?
- Quarantined Rivals was produced in United States of America.