Molly and I
Synopsis
A doctor's typist Shirley Brown lives vicariously through the romance novels written by Philip Smith. When the author comes to live at her boardinghouse, her admiration is fostered by sympathy upon realizing that her idol is losing his eyesight and that it can only be saved by a specialist in Italy. Sacrificing herself to help Philip, Molly makes him believe that she is an old maid who has been waiting forty years to find a husband, and she induces him to marry her in return for $5,000, half the legacy she is to receive on her wedding day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard M. Mitchell
- Original Title
- Molly and I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard M. Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Howard M. Mitchell
Director
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What is Molly and I about?
A doctor's typist Shirley Brown lives vicariously through the romance novels written by Philip Smith. When the author comes to live at her boardinghouse, her admiration is fostered by sympathy upon realizing that her idol is losing his eyesight and that it can only be saved by a specialist in Italy. Sacrificing herself to help Philip, Molly makes him believe that she is an old maid who has been waiting forty years to find a husband, and she induces him to marry her in return for $5,000, half the legacy she is to receive on her wedding day.
Who directed Molly and I?
Molly and I was directed by Howard M. Mitchell.
Who stars in Molly and I?
The principal cast of Molly and I includes Shirley Mason, Alan Roscoe, Harry Dunkinson, Lila Leslie.
When was Molly and I released and how long is it?
Molly and I was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.