Beans (1918)
Brewster, the bean king, has an option of renewal on a certain bean canning plant owned by Ellis. Ellis does not want to renew so hires shyster lawyer Wingate to help him. Brewster sends Betty to renew the contract but Ellis declines. Later Brewster sends his lawyer along with Ellis' man to persuades her that he isn't crooked. There follows plot and counter-plot, but innocent Betty carries the day.
Director: John Francis Dillon
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 16, 1918
Cast
- Edith Roberts - Betty Brewster
- Lew Cody - Kirk
- Charles K. Gerrard - Wingate
- Harry Carter - Ellis
- John Cossar - Brewster
- W.E. Lawrence
- Fred Church
Screenplay
- John B. Clymer (Scenario Writer)
- Rex Taylor (Story)
Cinematography: Ben F. Reynolds
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
contract, business, lost film
More Films by Director: John Francis Dillon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beans about?
- Brewster, the bean king, has an option of renewal on a certain bean canning plant owned by Ellis. Ellis does not want to renew so hires shyster lawyer Wingate to help him. Brewster sends Betty to renew the contract but Ellis declines. Later Brewster sends his lawyer along with Ellis' man to persuades her that he isn't crooked. There follows plot and counter-plot, but innocent Betty carries the day.
- Who directed Beans?
- Beans was directed by John Francis Dillon.
- Who stars in Beans?
- Beans stars Edith Roberts, Lew Cody, Charles K. Gerrard, Harry Carter, John Cossar, W.E. Lawrence.
- How long is Beans?
- Beans has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Beans?
- Beans is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Beans produced?
- Beans was produced in United States of America.