The American Way
Originally released in 1919. The American Way is a comedy/drama film. directed by Frank Reicher. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Ashley, Dorothy Green, and Franklyn Hanna
Synopsis
English hellraiser Richard Farrington is sent by his wealthy titled parents for a visit to his aunt and uncle in Long Island, New York. On the ocean voyage, Richard meets Betty Winthrop, the ward of the wealthy Van Allen family. Introducing himself he mistakenly gives her the card of John Smithers, a conman who cheated him at cards in London. He follows Betty to the Van Allen estate, where he hears her declare that she would rather marry an American criminal than a weakling English aristocrat. Determined to win her over, he pretends to be Smithers, but things don't turn out exactly the way he planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Ashley
as Richard Farrington
Dorothy Green
as Betty Winthrop
Franklyn Hanna
as Stuyvesant Van Allen
Lisle Leigh
as Mrs. Van Allen
Edward Roseman
as Bill Meginnis
Harry Semels
as Half Breed
Carl Sauerman
as Henry Steinmetz
Robert Fisher
as Jerome Schwartz
Charles Wellesley
as Lord Farrington
John Ardizoni
as John Ardizoni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Way about?
English hellraiser Richard Farrington is sent by his wealthy titled parents for a visit to his aunt and uncle in Long Island, New York. On the ocean voyage, Richard meets Betty Winthrop, the ward o...
Who directed The American Way?
The American Way was directed by Frank Reicher.
How long is The American Way?
The American Way has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The American Way released?
The American Way was released on July 7, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The American Way?
The main cast of The American Way includes Arthur Ashley, Dorothy Green, Franklyn Hanna, Lisle Leigh, Edward Roseman.