In Arcadia
Synopsis
The Youngloves have a cozy little apartment and a jewel of a cook, Bridget, and are happy until the landlord raises the rent. A slick agent convinces them to take a lease on "the modern Paradise” in Arcadia. A long, frightful journey takes them to "Eros Villa” a tumbledown old shack with a scrubby hedge running around it. After a veritable nightmare of a night trying to sleep on hastily-made-up hard beds and being scared nearly to death by huge rats scampering through the rooms the Youngloves rush to the agent's office, where he agrees to tear up the lease for two months' rent! The Youngloves, return to their old flat, sadder and wiser, but happy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cortland Van Deusen
- Screenplay & Story
- W.A. Tremayne
- Original Title
- In Arcadia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cortland Van Deusen
W.A. Tremayne
Department Leadership Roster
Cortland Van Deusen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Arcadia
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What is In Arcadia about?
The Youngloves have a cozy little apartment and a jewel of a cook, Bridget, and are happy until the landlord raises the rent. A slick agent convinces them to take a lease on "the modern Paradise” in Arcadia. A long, frightful journey takes them to "Eros Villa” a tumbledown old shack with a scrubby hedge running around it. After a veritable nightmare of a night trying to sleep on hastily-made-up hard beds and being scared nearly to death by huge rats scampering through the rooms the Youngloves rush to the agent's office, where he agrees to tear up the lease for two months' rent! The Youngloves, return to their old flat, sadder and wiser, but happy.
Who directed In Arcadia?
In Arcadia was directed by Cortland Van Deusen.
Who stars in In Arcadia?
The principal cast of In Arcadia includes Ethel Corcoran, Kate Price, Edward Elkas, William R. Dunn, William Dangman.
When was In Arcadia released and how long is it?
In Arcadia was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.