The Pretenders
"If the Man You Loved Was a Thief OR YOU THOUGHT HIM ONE-WHAT WOULD YOU DO?"
Originally released in 1916. The Pretenders is a comedy/drama film. directed by George D. Baker. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, and Kate Blancke
Synopsis
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emmy Wehlen
as Helen Pettingill
Charles Eldridge
as Silas T. Pettingill
Kate Blancke
as Maria Pettingill
William B. Davidson
as Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)
Howard Truesdale
as John Stafford (as Howard Truesdell)
Paul Gordon
as Hubert Stanwood
Edwin Holt
as Inspector Burke
Jerome N. Wilson
as Joseph Bailey (as Jerome Wilson)
Ilean Hume
as Rita
Harry Neville
as Dugan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pretenders about?
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like ...
Who directed The Pretenders?
The Pretenders was directed by George D. Baker.
How long is The Pretenders?
The Pretenders has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Pretenders released?
The Pretenders was released on August 21, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pretenders?
The main cast of The Pretenders includes Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke, William B. Davidson, Howard Truesdale.