A Favor to a Friend
Synopsis
When Mary Worthington will not sign a document absolving the executors of her late father's estate from the loss of money due to mismanagement, they lock her up to force her to comply. Meanwhile, Danny Abbott, a press agent for Mary's friend, Gloria Morning, and two East Side Jewish backers, worry that Gloria's failing musical, The Purple Pagoda , will ruin them. Danny persuades his friend Robert Garrison to kidnap Gloria and release her before showtime, thus creating a news item to attract ticket buyers. When Mary escapes and approaches Gloria's apartment, Garrison, thinking that she is Gloria, kidnaps her. Mary plays along to escape the executors and falls in love with him at his cabin where they fight off Gloria's would-be rescuers. After the executors find Mary and take her to an insane asylum, Garrison saves her, they marry, and Gloria's show becomes a success.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Reed
- Original Title
- A Favor to a Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ince
Luther Reed
Department Leadership Roster
John Ince
Director
Luther Reed
Writer
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What is A Favor to a Friend about?
When Mary Worthington will not sign a document absolving the executors of her late father's estate from the loss of money due to mismanagement, they lock her up to force her to comply. Meanwhile, Danny Abbott, a press agent for Mary's friend, Gloria Morning, and two East Side Jewish backers, worry that Gloria's failing musical, The Purple Pagoda , will ruin them. Danny persuades his friend Robert Garrison to kidnap Gloria and release her before showtime, thus creating a news item to attract ticket buyers. When Mary escapes and approaches Gloria's apartment, Garrison, thinking that she is Gloria, kidnaps her. Mary plays along to escape the executors and falls in love with him at his cabin where they fight off Gloria's would-be rescuers. After the executors find Mary and take her to an insane asylum, Garrison saves her, they marry, and Gloria's show becomes a success.
Who directed A Favor to a Friend?
A Favor to a Friend was directed by John Ince.
Who stars in A Favor to a Friend?
The principal cast of A Favor to a Friend includes Emmy Wehlen, Jack Mulhall, Hugh Fay, Joseph Kilgour, Effie Conley.
When was A Favor to a Friend released and how long is it?
A Favor to a Friend was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.