His Hidden Purpose
Originally released in 1918. His Hidden Purpose is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chester Conklin, Marie Prevost, and Gene Rogers
Synopsis
The movie starts out with Marie as The Girl in the Case in love with Neal Burns, “Her Sweetheart.” But her dad wants her to marry someone else (Chester Conklin) and takes her away on vacation to get her away from Her Sweetheart. He follows them, disguised as a widow. There is a genuinely funny scene where Marie is disguised as a man to go meet her boyfriend disguised as a widow, and slapstick happens which results in Chester being found in his underpants with the widow in a barn.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Hidden Purpose about?
The movie starts out with Marie as The Girl in the Case in love with Neal Burns, “Her Sweetheart.” But her dad wants her to marry someone else (Chester Conklin) and takes her away on vacation ...
Who directed His Hidden Purpose?
His Hidden Purpose was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is His Hidden Purpose?
His Hidden Purpose has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was His Hidden Purpose released?
His Hidden Purpose was released on January 27, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Hidden Purpose?
The main cast of His Hidden Purpose includes Chester Conklin, Marie Prevost, Gene Rogers, Neal Burns, Slim Summerville.