Going the Limit
Synopsis
Gordon Emery hopes to marry the wealthy Estelle Summers but is ashamed of his own lack of money. He then hears that he is the sole heir of a fortune of two million dollars from his uncle. Estelle refuses to marry him, however, unless he loses all of it. Convinced that the best way to do this will be to get arrested and compel his uncle to disinherit him, he tries a to get arrested in a variety of ways but keeps failing to do so and is even commended for preventing a bank robbery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Withey
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Ebenhack
- Original Title
- Going the Limit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Withey
Arthur Ebenhack
André Barlatier
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Withey
Director
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going the Limit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Going the Limit about?
Gordon Emery hopes to marry the wealthy Estelle Summers but is ashamed of his own lack of money. He then hears that he is the sole heir of a fortune of two million dollars from his uncle. Estelle refuses to marry him, however, unless he loses all of it. Convinced that the best way to do this will be to get arrested and compel his uncle to disinherit him, he tries a to get arrested in a variety of ways but keeps failing to do so and is even commended for preventing a bank robbery.
Who directed Going the Limit?
Going the Limit was directed by Chester Withey.
Who stars in Going the Limit?
The principal cast of Going the Limit includes George O'Hara, Sally Long, Brooks Benedict, Tom Ricketts, Murdock MacQuarrie.
When was Going the Limit released and how long is it?
Going the Limit was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 50m.