His Bread and Butter
Synopsis
After arranging for wifey to land a job as the café's cashier, Mann warns her not to reveal that they're married, lest proprietor Slim Summerville fire them both. The trouble begins when both Summerville and headwaiter Bobby Dunn fall for Pierce, driving Mann into paroxysms of insane jealousy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Original Title
- His Bread and Butter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Bread and Butter
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What is His Bread and Butter about?
After arranging for wifey to land a job as the café's cashier, Mann warns her not to reveal that they're married, lest proprietor Slim Summerville fire them both. The trouble begins when both Summerville and headwaiter Bobby Dunn fall for Pierce, driving Mann into paroxysms of insane jealousy.
Who directed His Bread and Butter?
His Bread and Butter was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in His Bread and Butter?
The principal cast of His Bread and Butter includes Hank Mann, Peggy Pearce, Slim Summerville, Bobby Dunn, Claire Anderson.
When was His Bread and Butter released and how long is it?
His Bread and Butter was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Bread and Butter?
His Bread and Butter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).