The Americano
Synopsis
Doug is an American mining engineer. Pres. Valdez of Paragonia wants him to reopen the country's mines. Doug is not interested ... until he sees the President's beautiful daughter, Juana. Valdez returns to Paragonia, but is deposed by Generals Sanchez and Garcia and locked in San Mateo Prison. The Americano arrives...
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks
Blaze Derringer
Alma Rubens
Juana de Castalar
Spottiswoode Aitken
Presidente de Castalar
Carl Stockdale
Salsa Espada
Tote Du Crow
Alberto de Castille
Charles Stevens
Col. Gargaras
Mildred Harris
Stenographer
Lillian Langdon
Senora de Castille
Thomas Jefferson
Tom Wilson
Hartod Armitage White - aka Whitey
Marguerite Marsh
Alan Hale
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene P. Lyle Jr., Anita Loos, John Emerson
- Original Title
- The Americano
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Eugene P. Lyle Jr., Anita Loos, John Emerson
Victor Fleming
Department Leadership Roster
John Emerson
Director
Anita Loos
Writer
John Emerson
Writer
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Americano
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Americano about?
Doug is an American mining engineer. Pres. Valdez of Paragonia wants him to reopen the country's mines. Doug is not interested ... until he sees the President's beautiful daughter, Juana. Valdez returns to Paragonia, but is deposed by Generals Sanchez and Garcia and locked in San Mateo Prison. The Americano arrives...
Who directed The Americano?
The Americano was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in The Americano?
The principal cast of The Americano includes Douglas Fairbanks, Alma Rubens, Spottiswoode Aitken, Carl Stockdale, Tote Du Crow.
When was The Americano released and how long is it?
The Americano was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 54m.
Is The Americano based on a book or true story?
The Americano is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eugene P. Lyle Jr.".