The Fair Cheat
Synopsis
Camilla Van Dam is in love with her rich father's poor employee, John Hamilton. Van Dam is against their marriage but proposes an arrangement to which Camilla agrees. Van Dam goes abroad with the understanding that she will not marry for a year or reveal her whereabouts to Hamilton. Announcing to the press that she is accompanying her father, Camilla instead gets a job as a chorus girl, takes an apartment, and supports herself. Hamilton finds her and joins in the deception until Van Dam's secretary tries to make off with the fortune on hearing the false rumor of Van Dam's death. Van Dam consents readily to his daughter's marriage when he returns.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Screenplay & Story
- William B. Laub
- Original Title
- The Fair Cheat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
William B. Laub
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
William B. Laub
Screenplay
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What is The Fair Cheat about?
Camilla Van Dam is in love with her rich father's poor employee, John Hamilton. Van Dam is against their marriage but proposes an arrangement to which Camilla agrees. Van Dam goes abroad with the understanding that she will not marry for a year or reveal her whereabouts to Hamilton. Announcing to the press that she is accompanying her father, Camilla instead gets a job as a chorus girl, takes an apartment, and supports herself. Hamilton finds her and joins in the deception until Van Dam's secretary tries to make off with the fortune on hearing the false rumor of Van Dam's death. Van Dam consents readily to his daughter's marriage when he returns.
Who directed The Fair Cheat?
The Fair Cheat was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The Fair Cheat?
The principal cast of The Fair Cheat includes Edmund Breese, Wilfred Lytell, Dorothy Mackaill, Marie White, William Robyns.
When was The Fair Cheat released and how long is it?
The Fair Cheat was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.