Tillie the Toiler
Synopsis
Tillie is a secretary always dressed in the height of fashion who tries to capture a millionaire named Pennington Fish. Once she gets a stenographic position at Mr. Simpkins's company she sets her cap for the general manager, Benjamin Franklin Whipple. Eventually Tillie announces that she is going to "catch the rich Mr. Fish by using Whipple as the worm."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, Ralph Spence, A.P. Younger, Russ Westover, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- Tillie the Toiler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Agnes Christine Johnston, Ralph Spence, A.P. Younger, Russ Westover, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
William H. Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Ralph Spence
Writer
A.P. Younger
Writer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tillie the Toiler
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What is Tillie the Toiler about?
Tillie is a secretary always dressed in the height of fashion who tries to capture a millionaire named Pennington Fish. Once she gets a stenographic position at Mr. Simpkins's company she sets her cap for the general manager, Benjamin Franklin Whipple. Eventually Tillie announces that she is going to "catch the rich Mr. Fish by using Whipple as the worm."
Who directed Tillie the Toiler?
Tillie the Toiler was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in Tillie the Toiler?
The principal cast of Tillie the Toiler includes Marion Davies, Matt Moore, Harry Crocker, George Fawcett, George K. Arthur.
When was Tillie the Toiler released and how long is it?
Tillie the Toiler was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Tillie the Toiler based on a book or true story?
Tillie the Toiler is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Russ Westover".