The American Way
Synopsis
English hellraiser Richard Farrington is sent by his wealthy titled parents for a visit to his aunt and uncle in Long Island, New York. On the ocean voyage, Richard meets Betty Winthrop, the ward of the wealthy Van Allen family. Introducing himself he mistakenly gives her the card of John Smithers, a conman who cheated him at cards in London. He follows Betty to the Van Allen estate, where he hears her declare that she would rather marry an American criminal than a weakling English aristocrat. Determined to win her over, he pretends to be Smithers, but things don't turn out exactly the way he planned.
Top Cast
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Arthur Ashley
Richard Farrington
Dorothy Green
Betty Winthrop
Franklyn Hanna
Stuyvesant Van Allen
Lisle Leigh
Mrs. Van Allen
Edward Roseman
Bill Meginnis
Harry Semels
Half Breed
Carl Sauerman
Henry Steinmetz
Robert Fisher
Jerome Schwartz
Charles Wellesley
Lord Farrington
John Ardizoni
John Ardizoni
Hazel Sexton
Gina
Stewart Fisher
John Smithers
Barbara Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Bolles, Wallace Clifton
- Original Title
- The American Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Florence Bolles, Wallace Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Way
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What is The American Way about?
English hellraiser Richard Farrington is sent by his wealthy titled parents for a visit to his aunt and uncle in Long Island, New York. On the ocean voyage, Richard meets Betty Winthrop, the ward of the wealthy Van Allen family. Introducing himself he mistakenly gives her the card of John Smithers, a conman who cheated him at cards in London. He follows Betty to the Van Allen estate, where he hears her declare that she would rather marry an American criminal than a weakling English aristocrat. Determined to win her over, he pretends to be Smithers, but things don't turn out exactly the way he planned.
Who directed The American Way?
The American Way was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in The American Way?
The principal cast of The American Way includes Arthur Ashley, Dorothy Green, Franklyn Hanna, Lisle Leigh, Edward Roseman.
When was The American Way released and how long is it?
The American Way was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.