Turning the Tables
“A story of crooks, spooks, lovers and lunatics.”
Synopsis
Doris Pennington is committed to an insane asylum by her aunt, who hopes to take over Doris's fortune. Upon arrival at the asylum, however, Doris convinces the staff that the nurse who accompanies her is actually the patient and she the nurse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Hastings, Lois Zellner
- Original Title
- Turning the Tables
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New Art Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Wells Hastings, Lois Zellner
George W. Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
George W. Hill
Director of Photography
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 Turning the Tables
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turning the Tables about?
Doris Pennington is committed to an insane asylum by her aunt, who hopes to take over Doris's fortune. Upon arrival at the asylum, however, Doris convinces the staff that the nurse who accompanies her is actually the patient and she the nurse.
Who directed Turning the Tables?
Turning the Tables was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Turning the Tables?
The principal cast of Turning the Tables includes Dorothy Gish, Raymond Cannon, George Fawcett, Eugenie Besserer, Kate Toncray.
When was Turning the Tables released and how long is it?
Turning the Tables was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Turning the Tables?
Turning the Tables holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).