
Molly Make-Believe
Synopsis
Molly is an irrepressible young lady who decamps from her grandmother's farm where she learns of the dire poverty with which they are threatened. Coming to the city, she seeks a position and failing to find one, hits upon the scheme of writing letters to invalids for the purpose of cheering them along the road to recovery. It so happens that her only subscriber is Carl Stanton, in whom she has already taken a violent interest. Carl is totally ignorant of the identity of his little correspondent until matters reach a climax which brings about a revelation of the fact that it is none other than Molly.
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April 16, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Hugh Ford, Doty Hobart
- Original Title
- Molly Make-Believe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Hugh Ford, Doty Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
Writer
Hugh Ford
Writer
Doty Hobart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molly Make-Believe
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What is Molly Make-Believe about?
Molly is an irrepressible young lady who decamps from her grandmother's farm where she learns of the dire poverty with which they are threatened. Coming to the city, she seeks a position and failing to find one, hits upon the scheme of writing letters to invalids for the purpose of cheering them along the road to recovery. It so happens that her only subscriber is Carl Stanton, in whom she has already taken a violent interest. Carl is totally ignorant of the identity of his little correspondent until matters reach a climax which brings about a revelation of the fact that it is none other than Molly.
Who directed Molly Make-Believe?
Molly Make-Believe was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in Molly Make-Believe?
The principal cast of Molly Make-Believe includes Marguerite Clark, Mahlon Hamilton, Dick Gray, Helen Dahl, Gertrude Norman.
When was Molly Make-Believe released and how long is it?
Molly Make-Believe was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
