Betty to the Rescue
Synopsis
Henry Sherwin is led to believe by mine expert James Fleming that the mine he invested all his money in is valueless, though Fleming has discovered a rich vein of gold that he keeps secret. When Sherwin dies shortly thereafter, he leaves his daughter Betty in the care of John Kenwood and his sister, Constance, who allows Betty to believe she has an income, sending her to boarding school while they surreptitiously go to work to support her. Upon her return home Fleming pursues her but she rejects him, and he tells her the mine is worthless. However, a dream leads her to believe otherwise and after much travail she discovers the truth as well as Fleming’s duplicity. John declares his long-hidden love for her, and they are wed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun
- Original Title
- Betty to the Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun
Frank Reicher
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
Beatrice DeMille
Writer
Leighton Osmun
Writer
Frank Reicher
Producer
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What is Betty to the Rescue about?
Henry Sherwin is led to believe by mine expert James Fleming that the mine he invested all his money in is valueless, though Fleming has discovered a rich vein of gold that he keeps secret. When Sherwin dies shortly thereafter, he leaves his daughter Betty in the care of John Kenwood and his sister, Constance, who allows Betty to believe she has an income, sending her to boarding school while they surreptitiously go to work to support her. Upon her return home Fleming pursues her but she rejects him, and he tells her the mine is worthless. However, a dream leads her to believe otherwise and after much travail she discovers the truth as well as Fleming’s duplicity. John declares his long-hidden love for her, and they are wed.
Who directed Betty to the Rescue?
Betty to the Rescue was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in Betty to the Rescue?
The principal cast of Betty to the Rescue includes Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Lillian Leighton, James Neill, Charles West.
When was Betty to the Rescue released and how long is it?
Betty to the Rescue was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.