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5.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb191850mUnited States of America

He Comes Up Smiling

Synopsis

Jerry Martin quits his dull job as a bank clerk and falls in with a band of hobos. He takes on the guise of Bachelor, the "king of the market," and finds himself pursued by dangerous men who are after the real Bachelor. *Only fragments are known to exist. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 1918

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Allan Dwan
Screenplay & Story
Frances Marion, Charles Sherman, Byron Ongley, Emil Nyitray
Original Title
He Comes Up Smiling
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Douglas Fairbanks Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Allan Dwan

Screenplay & Story

Frances Marion, Charles Sherman, Byron Ongley, Emil Nyitray

Director of Photography

Joseph H. August, Hugh McClung

Producers

Douglas Fairbanks

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Charles Sherman

Department Leadership Roster

Allan Dwan

Allan Dwan

Director

Frances Marion

Writer

Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks

Producer

Joseph H. August

Director of Photography

Hugh McClung

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for He Comes Up Smiling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About He Comes Up Smiling

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is He Comes Up Smiling about?

Jerry Martin quits his dull job as a bank clerk and falls in with a band of hobos. He takes on the guise of Bachelor, the "king of the market," and finds himself pursued by dangerous men who are after the real Bachelor. *Only fragments are known to exist. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.

Who directed He Comes Up Smiling?

He Comes Up Smiling was directed by Allan Dwan.

Who stars in He Comes Up Smiling?

The principal cast of He Comes Up Smiling includes Douglas Fairbanks, Marjorie Daw, Herbert Standing, Frank Campeau, Bull Montana.

When was He Comes Up Smiling released and how long is it?

He Comes Up Smiling was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.

Is He Comes Up Smiling based on a book or true story?

He Comes Up Smiling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Sherman".