The Way of a Man with a Maid
“Suppose you drew down just twenty-one bucks PER WEEK! And every night you took your sweetheart out, you HAD to blow the whole twenty-one! WHAT would YOU do about it?”
Synopsis
When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida M. Evans, Edith M. Kennedy
- Original Title
- The Way of a Man with a Maid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Ida M. Evans, Edith M. Kennedy
Henry Kotani, Charles Schoenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Henry Kotani
Director of Photography
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Alpharetta Hoffman
Costume Design
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What is The Way of a Man with a Maid about?
When shipping clerk Arthur McArney falls in love with pretty stenographer Elsa Owenson, he finds himself in stiff competition with a fat but wealthy broker named Sankey. Elsa's expensive tastes lead Arthur to spend a week's salary on an evening's entertainment, part with his watch to pay their taxicab fare, and borrow money from his friends to buy her extravagant gifts. Finally, Arthur is forced to take on odd jobs and night duty, which so impresses his employer, Hallet, that he gives the clerk a small raise. After Arthur spends $200 on the proper attire to wear to a lavish Halloween party, Hallet calls him to the office that evening, and Elsa attends the affair with Sankey. To reward his employee's dedication, Hallet promotes Arthur to the post of branch manager. Elsa accepts Arthur's marriage proposal with the promise that she will henceforth economize.
Who directed The Way of a Man with a Maid?
The Way of a Man with a Maid was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The Way of a Man with a Maid?
The principal cast of The Way of a Man with a Maid includes Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Clarence Geldart, Jay Dwiggins, Bessie Eyton.
When was The Way of a Man with a Maid released and how long is it?
The Way of a Man with a Maid was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.