A Square Deal
Synopsis
Hugh Eltinge, a struggling artist, and Mark Dunbar, a genius of the pen, whom the world has as yet failed to reward, live together in MacDougal Alley. Across the hall is Doris Golden, a reporter on the Evening Star, who enthuses over the work of both. Mark's novel is sold and Hugh and Doris see a new Mark. Mark begs Hugh to allow him to stake him until his pictures sell, but pleasure in his new clothes and new popularity dwindle as he sees his old friends will not profit by them. A happy idea strikes him and he buys all of Hugh's paintings on exhibition at a local dealer, requesting that his name be not mentioned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- L.V. Jefferson, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- A Square Deal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Peerless Productions, World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
L.V. Jefferson, Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Harley Knoles
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Square Deal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Square Deal about?
Hugh Eltinge, a struggling artist, and Mark Dunbar, a genius of the pen, whom the world has as yet failed to reward, live together in MacDougal Alley. Across the hall is Doris Golden, a reporter on the Evening Star, who enthuses over the work of both. Mark's novel is sold and Hugh and Doris see a new Mark. Mark begs Hugh to allow him to stake him until his pictures sell, but pleasure in his new clothes and new popularity dwindle as he sees his old friends will not profit by them. A happy idea strikes him and he buys all of Hugh's paintings on exhibition at a local dealer, requesting that his name be not mentioned.
Who directed A Square Deal?
A Square Deal was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in A Square Deal?
The principal cast of A Square Deal includes Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvidge, Henry Hull, Muriel Ostriche, Charlotte Granville.
When was A Square Deal released and how long is it?
A Square Deal was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Square Deal?
A Square Deal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).