Redhead
Synopsis
Rich Matthew Thurlow, spends nearly every night at cabarets, admires Dazie, a leading dancer whom he calls "Redhead." Dazie loves Matthew, but she is dismayed that he wastes his life in clubs. After Matthew, while intoxicated, marries Dazie to win a bet, Dazie insists that they remain married. When Matthew's uncle cuts off his allowance and ends his "soft" bank job, Dazie decides to make a man out of Matthew, but he scorns her. She rents a small apartment, while he gets work in an auto factory. Although Matthew is genial when Dazie's parents visit, he remains cold to her. When Matthew's uncle offers Dazie money for a divorce, she refuses, but says that she will agree to a divorce if Matthew really wants one. Matthew develops a new interest in life and realizes he loves Dazie when he becomes jealous through a misunderstanding. After his uncle, seeing Dazie's effect on Matthew, threatens to disinherit him for good if he does divorce her, Matthew confesses his love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Maigne
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Payson Dowst, Charles Maigne
- Original Title
- Redhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Select Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Maigne
Henry Payson Dowst, Charles Maigne
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Maigne
Director
Henry Payson Dowst
Writer
Charles Maigne
Writer
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What is Redhead about?
Rich Matthew Thurlow, spends nearly every night at cabarets, admires Dazie, a leading dancer whom he calls "Redhead." Dazie loves Matthew, but she is dismayed that he wastes his life in clubs. After Matthew, while intoxicated, marries Dazie to win a bet, Dazie insists that they remain married. When Matthew's uncle cuts off his allowance and ends his "soft" bank job, Dazie decides to make a man out of Matthew, but he scorns her. She rents a small apartment, while he gets work in an auto factory. Although Matthew is genial when Dazie's parents visit, he remains cold to her. When Matthew's uncle offers Dazie money for a divorce, she refuses, but says that she will agree to a divorce if Matthew really wants one. Matthew develops a new interest in life and realizes he loves Dazie when he becomes jealous through a misunderstanding. After his uncle, seeing Dazie's effect on Matthew, threatens to disinherit him for good if he does divorce her, Matthew confesses his love.
Who directed Redhead?
Redhead was directed by Charles Maigne.
Who stars in Redhead?
The principal cast of Redhead includes Alice Brady, Conrad Nagel, Robert Schable, Charles A. Stevenson, Charles Eldridge.
When was Redhead released and how long is it?
Redhead was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.