Life's a Funny Proposition
Synopsis
Young, introverted New York attorney Jimmie Pendleton is notoriously shy around women. Instead, he spends much of his time embarking on wild escapades with his friend, Herbert Austin. To fund these adventures, Jimmie frequently wires his eccentric Uncle Tobias in Kansabraska (a fictionalized Midwestern location) for emergency cash. Chaos ensues when Jimmie becomes engaged to Herbert’s sister, Mary. Following the engagement, Uncle Tobias unexpectedly arrives from the West. Jimmie is forced into a frantic, comical scramble to maintain appearances and conceal his true, wilder lifestyle—along with his careless spending habits—from his visiting uncle and his new in-laws.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas N. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- William Parker
- Original Title
- Life's a Funny Proposition
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas N. Heffron
William Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas N. Heffron
Director
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What is Life's a Funny Proposition about?
Young, introverted New York attorney Jimmie Pendleton is notoriously shy around women. Instead, he spends much of his time embarking on wild escapades with his friend, Herbert Austin. To fund these adventures, Jimmie frequently wires his eccentric Uncle Tobias in Kansabraska (a fictionalized Midwestern location) for emergency cash. Chaos ensues when Jimmie becomes engaged to Herbert’s sister, Mary. Following the engagement, Uncle Tobias unexpectedly arrives from the West. Jimmie is forced into a frantic, comical scramble to maintain appearances and conceal his true, wilder lifestyle—along with his careless spending habits—from his visiting uncle and his new in-laws.
Who directed Life's a Funny Proposition?
Life's a Funny Proposition was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
Who stars in Life's a Funny Proposition?
The principal cast of Life's a Funny Proposition includes William Desmond, Louise Lovely, Jay Belasco, Vera Doria, John Steppling.
When was Life's a Funny Proposition released and how long is it?
Life's a Funny Proposition was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.