Johnny-on-the-Spot
Synopsis
Aspiring author Johnny Rutledge believes in taking things easy. When he gets evicted for giving his last $10 to a fellow writer, Anne Travers, he sets out on a wild mission to stop her from marrying a fraudulent suitor and win her fortune.
Top Cast
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Hale Hamilton
Johnny Rutledge
Louise Lovely
Anne Travers
Philo McCullough
Arthur Abington, aka Cooley
Edward Connelly
Judge Martin Crandall
Hardee Kirkland
Dr. Barnabas Bunyon
Lila Leslie
Lillian Dupre
Edwin Wallock
Jim Burton
Fred Warren
'Pipe' Brooks
Neil Hardin
'Buck' Bates
Orral Humphrey
'Canary' Kelly
Ruth Orlamond
Mrs. Webster
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Shannon Fife, June Mathis
- Original Title
- Johnny-on-the-Spot
- 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
Shannon Fife, June Mathis
Arthur Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Franklin
Director
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny-on-the-Spot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny-on-the-Spot about?
Aspiring author Johnny Rutledge believes in taking things easy. When he gets evicted for giving his last $10 to a fellow writer, Anne Travers, he sets out on a wild mission to stop her from marrying a fraudulent suitor and win her fortune.
Who directed Johnny-on-the-Spot?
Johnny-on-the-Spot was directed by Harry L. Franklin.
Who stars in Johnny-on-the-Spot?
The principal cast of Johnny-on-the-Spot includes Hale Hamilton, Louise Lovely, Philo McCullough, Edward Connelly, Hardee Kirkland.
When was Johnny-on-the-Spot released and how long is it?
Johnny-on-the-Spot was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.