The Winning of Beatrice
“The Business Triumph of a Debutante is pictured in THE WINNING OF BEATRICE”
Synopsis
John Maddox, Sr., who directs the Equity Trust Company with James Buckley, sends Henry Jenkins to steal a note of security from Buckley's safe, and in the struggle that ensues between Buckley and the burglar, the former is killed. Maddox claims that Buckley, failing in his scheme to steal from the company, committed suicide, and John Maddox, Jr., knowing that Buckley's daughter Beatrice is now penniless, breaks his engagement with her. Forced to earn her own living, Beatrice opens a candy factory, and with the help of her loyal friend, Robert Howard, the business becomes so successful that it presents a threat to Maddox's candy company. Maddox sends Jenkins to instigate a strike at Beatrice's factory, but when he is mortally wounded in a fight, he confesses everything. With her father's honor restored and her business flourishing, Beatrice happily agrees to marry Robert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis, May Tully
- Original Title
- The Winning of Beatrice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Franklin
Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis, May Tully
Arthur Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Franklin
Director
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
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What is The Winning of Beatrice about?
John Maddox, Sr., who directs the Equity Trust Company with James Buckley, sends Henry Jenkins to steal a note of security from Buckley's safe, and in the struggle that ensues between Buckley and the burglar, the former is killed. Maddox claims that Buckley, failing in his scheme to steal from the company, committed suicide, and John Maddox, Jr., knowing that Buckley's daughter Beatrice is now penniless, breaks his engagement with her. Forced to earn her own living, Beatrice opens a candy factory, and with the help of her loyal friend, Robert Howard, the business becomes so successful that it presents a threat to Maddox's candy company. Maddox sends Jenkins to instigate a strike at Beatrice's factory, but when he is mortally wounded in a fight, he confesses everything. With her father's honor restored and her business flourishing, Beatrice happily agrees to marry Robert.
Who directed The Winning of Beatrice?
The Winning of Beatrice was directed by Harry L. Franklin.
Who stars in The Winning of Beatrice?
The principal cast of The Winning of Beatrice includes May Allison, Hale Hamilton, Frank Currier, Stephen Grattan, John Davidson.
When was The Winning of Beatrice released and how long is it?
The Winning of Beatrice was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.