The Cruise of the Make-Believes
“"Do You Believe in Fairies?"”
Synopsis
Living in the New York slums with her lazy father, Bessie takes imaginary voyages to "Dream Valley" on a "yacht" she has built in the backyard. Gilbert Byfield, posing as a poor man while completing his book, falls in love with Bessie and secretly arranges for her to spend a month at the Byfield country estate.
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Lila Lee
Bessie Meggison
Harrison Ford
Gilbert Byfield
Raymond Hackett
Daniel Meggison
Spottiswoode Aitken
Simon Quarle
Mayme Kelso
Mrs. Ewart Crane
Nina Byron
Enid Crane
Jane Wolfe
Byfield's Landlady
William Brunton
Aubrey Meggison
J. Parks Jones
Jordan Tant
Bud Duncan
Uncle Ed
Eunice Murdock Moore
Aunt Julia
William McLaughlin
Saloon Proprietor
John McKinnon
Butler of Dream Valley
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Gallon, Edith M. Kennedy
- Original Title
- The Cruise of the Make-Believes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Tom Gallon, Edith M. Kennedy
Paul P. Perry
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Paul P. Perry
Director of Photography
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What is The Cruise of the Make-Believes about?
Living in the New York slums with her lazy father, Bessie takes imaginary voyages to "Dream Valley" on a "yacht" she has built in the backyard. Gilbert Byfield, posing as a poor man while completing his book, falls in love with Bessie and secretly arranges for her to spend a month at the Byfield country estate.
Who directed The Cruise of the Make-Believes?
The Cruise of the Make-Believes was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Cruise of the Make-Believes?
The principal cast of The Cruise of the Make-Believes includes Lila Lee, Harrison Ford, Raymond Hackett, Spottiswoode Aitken, Mayme Kelso.
When was The Cruise of the Make-Believes released and how long is it?
The Cruise of the Make-Believes was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Cruise of the Make-Believes based on a book or true story?
The Cruise of the Make-Believes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tom Gallon".