American Methods
Synopsis
William Armstrong, an American whose family is from France, inherits an iron mine in France. With his sister Betty, he travels to France to take over the business. In the village near the mine lives Claire, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is engaged to the scheming Duc de Bligny. When Claire's family loses all their money, the Duc dumps her for the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer. Armstrong and his sister find themselves caught up in this intrigue, which becomes more complicated when Armstrong falls for Claire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- F. McGrew Willis, Georges Ohnet, Frank Lloyd
- Original Title
- American Methods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
F. McGrew Willis, Georges Ohnet, Frank Lloyd
William C. Foster
Department Leadership Roster
F. McGrew Willis
Writer
Frank Lloyd
Writer
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
Frank Lloyd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Methods
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What is American Methods about?
William Armstrong, an American whose family is from France, inherits an iron mine in France. With his sister Betty, he travels to France to take over the business. In the village near the mine lives Claire, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is engaged to the scheming Duc de Bligny. When Claire's family loses all their money, the Duc dumps her for the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer. Armstrong and his sister find themselves caught up in this intrigue, which becomes more complicated when Armstrong falls for Claire.
Who directed American Methods?
American Methods was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in American Methods?
The principal cast of American Methods includes William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Bertram Grassby, Willard Louis, Lillian West.
When was American Methods released and how long is it?
American Methods was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is American Methods based on a book or true story?
American Methods is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Ohnet".