What Money Can't Buy
Synopsis
Madison Hale, a wealthy American financier, is bidding against Govrian Texler, the financial advisor to the King Stephen III of Maritizia, for the concession to run a transcontinental railway through the country. After Madison's son, Dick, completes his college education, he decides to visit Maritizia, the birthplace of his great-grandfather. There he meets Princess Irenia and they fall in love, arousing the jealousy of Ferdinand Vaslof, Govrian's nephew, who is also in love with the princess.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Tellegen
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix, George Broadhurst
- Original Title
- What Money Can't Buy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Tellegen
Beulah Marie Dix, George Broadhurst
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Tellegen
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Writer
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What is What Money Can't Buy about?
Madison Hale, a wealthy American financier, is bidding against Govrian Texler, the financial advisor to the King Stephen III of Maritizia, for the concession to run a transcontinental railway through the country. After Madison's son, Dick, completes his college education, he decides to visit Maritizia, the birthplace of his great-grandfather. There he meets Princess Irenia and they fall in love, arousing the jealousy of Ferdinand Vaslof, Govrian's nephew, who is also in love with the princess.
Who directed What Money Can't Buy?
What Money Can't Buy was directed by Lou Tellegen.
Who stars in What Money Can't Buy?
The principal cast of What Money Can't Buy includes Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Theodore Roberts, Hobart Bosworth, Raymond Hatton.
When was What Money Can't Buy released and how long is it?
What Money Can't Buy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.