The Boarding House Heiress (1912)

Old Betsey Older lives in a boarding house in which money-loving Bud Doolittle and wise Tom Dear are also unfortunate boarders. Poor Betsey loses her heart to both of these gentlemen. Betsey tries hard to win the love of these gentlemen, but the harder she tries the less progress she makes. In fact, she gets so tangled up that before long she thinks she "sees things." Bud and Tom try to stake her to each other, for they are both victims of flirting Marian. Tom finally gets Bud to propose to Betsey, misleading him with a phantom legacy. Bud learns the truth of the heiress' real financial position and then leaves her at the altar.

Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Solax Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boarding House Heiress about?
Old Betsey Older lives in a boarding house in which money-loving Bud Doolittle and wise Tom Dear are also unfortunate boarders. Poor Betsey loses her heart to both of these gentlemen. Betsey tries hard to win the love of these gentlemen, but the harder she tries the less progress she makes. In fact, she gets so tangled up that before long she thinks she "sees things." Bud and Tom try to stake her to each other, for they are both victims of flirting Marian. Tom finally gets Bud to propose to Betsey, misleading him with a phantom legacy. Bud learns the truth of the heiress' real financial position and then leaves her at the altar.
Who stars in The Boarding House Heiress?
The Boarding House Heiress stars Fanny Simpson, Billy Quirk, Darwin Karr, Marian Swayne, Lee Beggs.
How long is The Boarding House Heiress?
The Boarding House Heiress has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Boarding House Heiress?
The Boarding House Heiress is a Comedy film.
Where was The Boarding House Heiress produced?
The Boarding House Heiress was produced in United States of America.