Prudence on Broadway
"A Dramatic Comedy with plenty of action in which demureness disarms a scoundrel and is trapped by a woman's wit"
Originally released in 1919. Prudence on Broadway is a comedy film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olive Thomas, Francis McDonald, and Harvey Clark
Synopsis
Prudence's ( Olive Thomas ) parents send her from their Pennsylvania Quaker colony to a fashionable girls seminary, hoping she can learn about the devil's tricks, instead she engages in girlish pranks, but uses her pure appearance to escape blame. Later, Prudence visits her New York aunt, a society matron, and soon attracts an array of male admirers. She falls in love with wealthy Grayson Mills, but John Melbourne, who lives off of his wife's wealth, plots to seduce her. After Melbourne loans Prudence $200 to pay a gambling debt, he forces her to go to a roadhouse by threatening to show her stern father her canceled check. At dinner, Prudence produces a love letter which Melbourne had earlier written to an actress, and says that if she is not back by midnight, her hotel clerk will show Melbourne's wife his nineteen other love letters. After Melbourne hurries her back, he discovers that she only had the one letter. Prudence now becomes engaged to Grayson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Olive Thomas
as Prudence
Francis McDonald
as Grayson Mills
Harvey Clark
as John Melbourne
J.P. Wild
as John Ogilvie
Alberta Lee
as Mrs. Ogilvie
Lillian West
as Mrs. Allen Wentworth
Edward Peil Sr.
as Mr. Wentworth
Mary Warren
as Kitty
Lillian Langdon
as Mrs. Melbourne
Claire McDowell
as Miss Grayson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Triangle Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prudence on Broadway about?
Prudence's ( Olive Thomas ) parents send her from their Pennsylvania Quaker colony to a fashionable girls seminary, hoping she can learn about the devil's tricks, instead she engages in girlish pra...
Who directed Prudence on Broadway?
Prudence on Broadway was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is Prudence on Broadway?
Prudence on Broadway has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Prudence on Broadway released?
Prudence on Broadway was released on July 6, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prudence on Broadway?
The main cast of Prudence on Broadway includes Olive Thomas, Francis McDonald, Harvey Clark, J.P. Wild, Alberta Lee.