
A Bit of Jade
Synopsis
During lunch, Cuthbert King asks his sister Phyllis for a loan to pay off his gambling debts. Upon leaving the restaurant, he accidentally takes the overcoat of antique jewelry dealer Grayson Blair. When Phyllis is unable to pay her bill, Grayson, attracted to her, picks up the check, but after he arrives home and discovers that a valuable Hindu necklace he had stored in his coat pocket is missing, he suspects Phyllis as the crook. Dressing up in her brother's clothes, Phyllis finds the necklace, suspects her brother, and seeks out Grayson, whom she has discovered to be the jewel's owner. After a series of mix-ups during which Rhi, who has been trailing the necklace to return it to the Hindu idol from which it was stolen, tries unsuccessfully to kill Grayson, the overcoat is recognized, everything is cleared up, and Grayson and Phyllis become engaged.
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April 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl R. Coolidge, Mildred Carl Graham
- Original Title
- A Bit of Jade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Karl R. Coolidge, Mildred Carl Graham
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Karl R. Coolidge
Writer
Mildred Carl Graham
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bit of Jade
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What is A Bit of Jade about?
During lunch, Cuthbert King asks his sister Phyllis for a loan to pay off his gambling debts. Upon leaving the restaurant, he accidentally takes the overcoat of antique jewelry dealer Grayson Blair. When Phyllis is unable to pay her bill, Grayson, attracted to her, picks up the check, but after he arrives home and discovers that a valuable Hindu necklace he had stored in his coat pocket is missing, he suspects Phyllis as the crook. Dressing up in her brother's clothes, Phyllis finds the necklace, suspects her brother, and seeks out Grayson, whom she has discovered to be the jewel's owner. After a series of mix-ups during which Rhi, who has been trailing the necklace to return it to the Hindu idol from which it was stolen, tries unsuccessfully to kill Grayson, the overcoat is recognized, everything is cleared up, and Grayson and Phyllis become engaged.
Who directed A Bit of Jade?
A Bit of Jade was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in A Bit of Jade?
The principal cast of A Bit of Jade includes Mary Miles Minter, Allan Forrest, David Howard, Vera Lewis, Al Ferguson.
When was A Bit of Jade released and how long is it?
A Bit of Jade was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
