A Gentleman of Leisure (1923)
A Galloping Comedy, Running the Gauntlet of the Underworld and High Society.
Jack Holt is Robert Pitt, a wealthy young idler who has just returned home to the States from London. While at a restaurant, he notices pretty Molly Creedon (Sigrid Holmquist). He sees that she has a photograph inscribed "with love" and as a joke, he makes a bet with his pals that he will obtain an autographed picture from the girl within 24 hours. But getting the photo is harder than it seemed at first, and he finally asks a burglar to help him out by stealing it.
Director: Joseph Henabery
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 15, 1923
Cast
- Jack Holt - Robert Pitt
- Casson Ferguson - Sir Spencer Deever
- Sigrid Holmquist - Molly Creedon
- Alec B. Francis - Sir John Blount (as Alec Francis)
- Adele Farrington - Lady Blount
- Frank Nelson - Spike Mullen
- Alfred Allen - Big Phil Creedon
- Nadeen Paul - Maid
- Alice Queensberry - Chorus
Screenplay
- P.G. Wodehouse (Theatre Play)
- Jack Cunningham
- Anthony Coldeway
- John Stapleton (Theatre Play)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Joseph Henabery
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gentleman of Leisure about?
- Jack Holt is Robert Pitt, a wealthy young idler who has just returned home to the States from London. While at a restaurant, he notices pretty Molly Creedon (Sigrid Holmquist). He sees that she has a photograph inscribed "with love" and as a joke, he makes a bet with his pals that he will obtain an autographed picture from the girl within 24 hours. But getting the photo is harder than it seemed at first, and he finally asks a burglar to help him out by stealing it.
- Who directed A Gentleman of Leisure?
- A Gentleman of Leisure was directed by Joseph Henabery.
- Who stars in A Gentleman of Leisure?
- A Gentleman of Leisure stars Jack Holt, Casson Ferguson, Sigrid Holmquist, Alec B. Francis, Adele Farrington, Frank Nelson.
- How long is A Gentleman of Leisure?
- A Gentleman of Leisure has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Gentleman of Leisure?
- A Gentleman of Leisure is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Gentleman of Leisure produced?
- A Gentleman of Leisure was produced in United States of America.