A Successful Adventure
Synopsis
Lionel and Daniel Houston both love a Southern beauty named Virginia, and when she finally chooses Daniel, Lionel angrily moves North and turns his full attention to the acquisition of wealth. Virginia dies in childbirth, leaving Daniel to rear little Virginia alone. A rich aunt promises to leave Daniel a fortune provided he resume contact with his brother, whereupon Virginia, determined to effect a reconciliation between the two men, answers Lionel's ad for a cook and settles into his luxurious estate. There Virginia meets and falls in love with Lionel's adopted son Perry Arnold, but faces stiff competition in Rose Mason, in reality a crook who hopes to obtain Lionel's secret stock market papers. In the end, Virginia not only unmasks Rose's plot and wins Perry, but reunites her long-estranged father and uncle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis
- Original Title
- A Successful Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Franklin
Katharine Kavanaugh, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Franklin
Director
Katharine Kavanaugh
Writer
June Mathis
Writer
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What is A Successful Adventure about?
Lionel and Daniel Houston both love a Southern beauty named Virginia, and when she finally chooses Daniel, Lionel angrily moves North and turns his full attention to the acquisition of wealth. Virginia dies in childbirth, leaving Daniel to rear little Virginia alone. A rich aunt promises to leave Daniel a fortune provided he resume contact with his brother, whereupon Virginia, determined to effect a reconciliation between the two men, answers Lionel's ad for a cook and settles into his luxurious estate. There Virginia meets and falls in love with Lionel's adopted son Perry Arnold, but faces stiff competition in Rose Mason, in reality a crook who hopes to obtain Lionel's secret stock market papers. In the end, Virginia not only unmasks Rose's plot and wins Perry, but reunites her long-estranged father and uncle.
Who directed A Successful Adventure?
A Successful Adventure was directed by Harry L. Franklin.
Who stars in A Successful Adventure?
The principal cast of A Successful Adventure includes May Allison, Harry Hilliard, Frank Currier, Edward Connelly, Christine Mayo.
When was A Successful Adventure released and how long is it?
A Successful Adventure was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.