Edgar Takes the Cake
“Edgar wasn't the best boy in town; nor the worst.”
Synopsis
Edgar delivers a cake to his sister's ill friend. The cake arrives safely, but not sound, and Edgar is taken to task for his careless handling of the article.
Top Cast
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Edward Peil Jr.
Edgar Pomeroy
Lucille Ricksen
Alice Littlefield
Buddy Messinger
Freddy Littlefield
Cordelia Callahan
Mrs. Littlefield
Nick Cogley
Mr. Littlefield
John Cossar
Mr. Pomeroy
Marie Dunn
Betty Pomeroy
Kenneth Earl
Charles Pomeroy
Lucretia Harris
Iris - Maid
Virginia Madison
Mrs. Pomeroy
Frederick Moore
Rev. Shelby
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mason N. Litson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Kent, Booth Tarkington
- Original Title
- Edgar Takes the Cake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mason N. Litson
Barbara Kent, Booth Tarkington
Department Leadership Roster
Mason N. Litson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edgar Takes the Cake
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What is Edgar Takes the Cake about?
Edgar delivers a cake to his sister's ill friend. The cake arrives safely, but not sound, and Edgar is taken to task for his careless handling of the article.
Who directed Edgar Takes the Cake?
Edgar Takes the Cake was directed by Mason N. Litson.
Who stars in Edgar Takes the Cake?
The principal cast of Edgar Takes the Cake includes Edward Peil Jr., Lucille Ricksen, Buddy Messinger, Cordelia Callahan, Nick Cogley.
When was Edgar Takes the Cake released and how long is it?
Edgar Takes the Cake was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 21m.