Putting One Over
Synopsis
When a train crash kills Horace Barney, the heir to a fortune that his doctors and guardians were planning to extort the unscrupulous trio quickly substitute his double Jack Trevor who by chance was on the same locomotive but knocked unconscious. Once awakened, Jack realizes the duplicity but plays along to try and foil the plot and save the estate for Barney’s cousin Helen who is the true heir and with whom he has fallen in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Mary Imlay Taylor
- Original Title
- Putting One Over
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dillon
Raymond L. Schrock, Mary Imlay Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dillon
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Mary Imlay Taylor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Putting One Over
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What is Putting One Over about?
When a train crash kills Horace Barney, the heir to a fortune that his doctors and guardians were planning to extort the unscrupulous trio quickly substitute his double Jack Trevor who by chance was on the same locomotive but knocked unconscious. Once awakened, Jack realizes the duplicity but plays along to try and foil the plot and save the estate for Barney’s cousin Helen who is the true heir and with whom he has fallen in love.
Who directed Putting One Over?
Putting One Over was directed by Edward Dillon.
Who stars in Putting One Over?
The principal cast of Putting One Over includes George Walsh, Edith Stockton, Ralph J. Locke, Frank Beamish, Robert Lee Keeling.
When was Putting One Over released and how long is it?
Putting One Over was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.