Betty to the Rescue (1917)
Henry Sherwin is led to believe by mine expert James Fleming that the mine he invested all his money in is valueless, though Fleming has discovered a rich vein of gold that he keeps secret. When Sherwin dies shortly thereafter, he leaves his daughter Betty in the care of John Kenwood and his sister, Constance, who allows Betty to believe she has an income, sending her to boarding school while they surreptitiously go to work to support her. Upon her return home Fleming pursues her but she rejects him, and he tells her the mine is worthless. However, a dream leads her to believe otherwise and after much travail she discovers the truth as well as Fleming’s duplicity. John declares his long-hidden love for her, and they are wed.
Director: Frank Reicher
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 15, 1917
Cast
- Fannie Ward - Betty Sherwin
- Jack Dean - John Kenwood
- Lillian Leighton - Constance Kenwood
- James Neill - Henry Sherwin
- Charles West - Fleming
- Taylor N. Duncan - Big Jim
Screenplay
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Frank Reicher
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Betty to the Rescue about?
- Henry Sherwin is led to believe by mine expert James Fleming that the mine he invested all his money in is valueless, though Fleming has discovered a rich vein of gold that he keeps secret. When Sherwin dies shortly thereafter, he leaves his daughter Betty in the care of John Kenwood and his sister, Constance, who allows Betty to believe she has an income, sending her to boarding school while they surreptitiously go to work to support her. Upon her return home Fleming pursues her but she rejects him, and he tells her the mine is worthless. However, a dream leads her to believe otherwise and after much travail she discovers the truth as well as Fleming’s duplicity. John declares his long-hidden love for her, and they are wed.
- Who directed Betty to the Rescue?
- Betty to the Rescue was directed by Frank Reicher.
- Who stars in Betty to the Rescue?
- Betty to the Rescue stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Lillian Leighton, James Neill, Charles West, Taylor N. Duncan.
- How long is Betty to the Rescue?
- Betty to the Rescue has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Betty to the Rescue?
- Betty to the Rescue is a Comedy film.
- Where was Betty to the Rescue produced?
- Betty to the Rescue was produced in United States of America.