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Story

Synopsis

Betty’s parents are eager to achieve financial security and believe she is their ticket to wealth. They are easily deceived by a villain who poses as a rich man by wearing expensive, hired clothes. Despite her parents' pressure to marry the "wealthy" imposter, Betty is in love with Jack, a young man who once saved her life. Jack is currently engaged to a society girl he does not love. Through a series of fast-paced gags and fortunate circumstances, the two lovers manage to outmaneuver the villain and Betty's parents, eventually realizing their ambition to marry one another.

Director

Arthur Rosson

Writers

Hampton Del Ruth, Vernon Smith, Gus Meins

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

22 November 1926

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Alice Day

  Betty Tucker

• 

  William McCall

  Hank Tucker - Betty's Father

• 

  Sunshine Hart

  Mrs. Tucker - Betty's Mother

• Billy Gilbert

  Grandpa Tucker

• Barney Hellum

  Waldo Finkle

• Danny O'Shea

  Jack Norton

• 

  Eugenia Gilbert

  Irene Uppington

• 

  Ruth Taylor

  Bathing Beauty

• 

  Marion McDonald

  Minor Role (uncredited)

• 

  Roger Moore

  Minor Role (uncredited)