Good References
“POWDER PUFF VS. BOXING GLOVES”
Synopsis
The plot revolves around a down-on-her-luck woman named Mary whose lack of references makes it impossible for her to gain employment. When a friend falls ill, Mary impersonates her in order to take a job as secretary to an elderly socialite. Things immediately start going downhill when she is tasked to introduce a ne'er-do-well nephew to high society—but ends up bailing him out of a string of scandals instead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum
- Original Title
- Good References
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Dorothy Farnum
Oliver T. Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Roy William Neill
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 Good References
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What is Good References about?
The plot revolves around a down-on-her-luck woman named Mary whose lack of references makes it impossible for her to gain employment. When a friend falls ill, Mary impersonates her in order to take a job as secretary to an elderly socialite. Things immediately start going downhill when she is tasked to introduce a ne'er-do-well nephew to high society—but ends up bailing him out of a string of scandals instead.
Who directed Good References?
Good References was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Good References?
The principal cast of Good References includes Constance Talmadge, Vincent Coleman, Ned Sparks, Nellie Parker Spaulding, Mona Lisa.
When was Good References released and how long is it?
Good References was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good References?
Good References holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).