Bought and Paid For
Synopsis
A social-climbing young woman marries Robert, a rich alcoholic, for his money. Although basically a good man, when drunk Robert treats her as if she's just one more thing he owns, and not his wife. Realizing her mistake, she leaves him. Her brother-in-law believes that the two of them actually do love each other, and sets out to bring them back together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- George Broadhurst, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Bought and Paid For
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
George Broadhurst, Frances Marion
Arthur Edeson
William A. Brady
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Brady
Producer
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
Harley Knoles
Director
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What is Bought and Paid For about?
A social-climbing young woman marries Robert, a rich alcoholic, for his money. Although basically a good man, when drunk Robert treats her as if she's just one more thing he owns, and not his wife. Realizing her mistake, she leaves him. Her brother-in-law believes that the two of them actually do love each other, and sets out to bring them back together.
Who directed Bought and Paid For?
Bought and Paid For was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in Bought and Paid For?
The principal cast of Bought and Paid For includes Alice Brady, Montagu Love, Josephine Drake, Frank Conlan.
When was Bought and Paid For released and how long is it?
Bought and Paid For was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.