Betty in Search of a Thrill
Synopsis
After graduating from a convent school, Betty travels to New York to visit her relatives, the Hastings. She quickly catches the eye of Jim Denning, a wealthy neighbor who proposes to her, but Betty decides to experience city life before settling down and finds work as a salesclerk. When the floorwalker becomes too familiar, Betty quits and her showgirl friend Maizie Follette helps her get a job as a cabaret dancer, but Betty finds that’s a tough racket too and decides city life on the loose isn’t for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsie Janis
- Original Title
- Betty in Search of a Thrill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Hobart Bosworth Productions, Oliver Morosco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Elsie Janis
Hobart Bosworth
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Director
Elsie Janis
Writer
Phillips Smalley
Director
Hobart Bosworth
Producer
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What is Betty in Search of a Thrill about?
After graduating from a convent school, Betty travels to New York to visit her relatives, the Hastings. She quickly catches the eye of Jim Denning, a wealthy neighbor who proposes to her, but Betty decides to experience city life before settling down and finds work as a salesclerk. When the floorwalker becomes too familiar, Betty quits and her showgirl friend Maizie Follette helps her get a job as a cabaret dancer, but Betty finds that’s a tough racket too and decides city life on the loose isn’t for her.
Who directed Betty in Search of a Thrill?
Betty in Search of a Thrill was directed by Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley.
Who stars in Betty in Search of a Thrill?
The principal cast of Betty in Search of a Thrill includes Elsie Janis, Owen Moore, Juanita Hansen, Herbert Standing, Vera Lewis.
When was Betty in Search of a Thrill released and how long is it?
Betty in Search of a Thrill was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.