The Daughter Pays
“Jilted by the girl he loves, he waits for 20 years to wreck his vengeance on her daughter.”
Synopsis
For revenge, wealthy Osbert Gault marries Virginia Mynors, the daughter of a woman who had jilted him years earlier. Unaware of Gault's motives, Virginia consents to the marriage for the sake of her impoverished family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Cecil Smith, Edward J. Montagne, Baillie Reynolds
- Original Title
- The Daughter Pays
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis
R. Cecil Smith, Edward J. Montagne, Baillie Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daughter Pays
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Daughter Pays about?
For revenge, wealthy Osbert Gault marries Virginia Mynors, the daughter of a woman who had jilted him years earlier. Unaware of Gault's motives, Virginia consents to the marriage for the sake of her impoverished family.
Who directed The Daughter Pays?
The Daughter Pays was directed by Robert Ellis.
Who stars in The Daughter Pays?
The principal cast of The Daughter Pays includes Elaine Hammerstein, Norman Trevor, Robert Ellis, Theresa Maxwell Conover, Byron Russell.
When was The Daughter Pays released and how long is it?
The Daughter Pays was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Daughter Pays based on a book or true story?
The Daughter Pays is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baillie Reynolds".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Daughter Pays?
The Daughter Pays holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).