Annie-for-Spite
Synopsis
Wealthy Mrs. John Grant Nottingham instructs her attorney to find an ugly girl to whom she will bequeath her millions, in order to spite her scheming daughter-in-law Emily Nottingham. The lawyer discovers Annie Johnson, a homely orphan who lives in a tenement, caring for Mrs. Cadogan's six children at night and working in a department store during the day. Annie is accepted by Mrs. Nottingham as her sole heir, and she soon wins the old woman's affection. Because of her new happiness, Annie changes into a lovely girl, and Emily's son Willard Kaine Nottingham falls in love with her. When Mrs. Nottingham dies, Emily contests the will and wins the inheritance for herself, but Annie's future is secured when she accepts Willard's marriage proposal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick J. Jackson, Julian La Mothe
- Original Title
- Annie-for-Spite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Frederick J. Jackson, Julian La Mothe
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Frederick J. Jackson
Writer
Julian La Mothe
Writer
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What is Annie-for-Spite about?
Wealthy Mrs. John Grant Nottingham instructs her attorney to find an ugly girl to whom she will bequeath her millions, in order to spite her scheming daughter-in-law Emily Nottingham. The lawyer discovers Annie Johnson, a homely orphan who lives in a tenement, caring for Mrs. Cadogan's six children at night and working in a department store during the day. Annie is accepted by Mrs. Nottingham as her sole heir, and she soon wins the old woman's affection. Because of her new happiness, Annie changes into a lovely girl, and Emily's son Willard Kaine Nottingham falls in love with her. When Mrs. Nottingham dies, Emily contests the will and wins the inheritance for herself, but Annie's future is secured when she accepts Willard's marriage proposal.
Who directed Annie-for-Spite?
Annie-for-Spite was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Annie-for-Spite?
The principal cast of Annie-for-Spite includes Mary Miles Minter, George Fisher, Eugenie Forde, Gertrude Le Brandt, George Periolat.
When was Annie-for-Spite released and how long is it?
Annie-for-Spite was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.