The Velvet Paw
Synopsis
Mary Dexter comes to Washington with her husband, Phillip, to get his invention, an appliance for battleships, adopted. He runs against graft and influence on all sides and finally realizes he can do nothing without money and "pull." Unknown to Phillip, Mary goes to Senator Barring and by her beauty and charm so interests him that he promises to help her husband.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Gardner Hunting, Paul West
- Original Title
- The Velvet Paw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Gardner Hunting, Paul West
John van den Broek
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
John van den Broek
Director of Photography
Clarence Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Velvet Paw
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What is The Velvet Paw about?
Mary Dexter comes to Washington with her husband, Phillip, to get his invention, an appliance for battleships, adopted. He runs against graft and influence on all sides and finally realizes he can do nothing without money and "pull." Unknown to Phillip, Mary goes to Senator Barring and by her beauty and charm so interests him that he promises to help her husband.
Who directed The Velvet Paw?
The Velvet Paw was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Velvet Paw?
The principal cast of The Velvet Paw includes House Peters, Gail Kane, Ned Burton, Frank Goldsmith, Charles Mackay.
When was The Velvet Paw released and how long is it?
The Velvet Paw was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.