Phil-for-Short
“That's what they call her-Phil for short. She liked it, too. Anyone would like such a nickname better than the regular name her folks wished on her before she got a chance to protest. Don't miss seeing Phil and her experiences on the screen.”
Synopsis
A feisty, independent young woman, Damophilia Illington ("Phil" for short, hence the title), the daughter of a progressive university professor, is devastated by the sudden death of her father. The town's banker, an arrogant stuffed shirt, wants to marry Phil and has himself declared her guardian. Not wanting to marry him, she quickly leaves town and lands a job at a nearby university as an assistant to a professor of Greek literature (an area in which her father trained her) who is bitter and resentful after the breakup of his engagement to a woman who, it turned out, had been lying to him. "Phil", however, is determined to win him over.
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Evelyn Greeley
Damophilia Illington
Charles Walcott
Professor Illington
James A. Furey
Pat Mehan
Jack Drumier
Donald MacWrath
Ann Eggleston
Eliza MacWrath
Hugh Thompson
John Alden
Henrietta Simpson
Mrs. Alden
Charles Duncan
Mr. Alden
Ethel Grey Terry
Angelica Wenworth
Edward Arnold
Tom Wentworth
John Ardizoni
Ivanovitch
Tony Merlo
Clifford Brown
Florence Short
Prudence
Henry Hallam
College President
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Halsey, Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- Phil-for-Short
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Forrest Halsey, Clara Beranger
Max Schneider
Oscar Apfel
Department Leadership Roster
Max Schneider
Director of Photography
Forrest Halsey
Writer
Oscar Apfel
Producer
Oscar Apfel
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
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 Phil-for-Short
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What is Phil-for-Short about?
A feisty, independent young woman, Damophilia Illington ("Phil" for short, hence the title), the daughter of a progressive university professor, is devastated by the sudden death of her father. The town's banker, an arrogant stuffed shirt, wants to marry Phil and has himself declared her guardian. Not wanting to marry him, she quickly leaves town and lands a job at a nearby university as an assistant to a professor of Greek literature (an area in which her father trained her) who is bitter and resentful after the breakup of his engagement to a woman who, it turned out, had been lying to him. "Phil", however, is determined to win him over.
Who directed Phil-for-Short?
Phil-for-Short was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Phil-for-Short?
The principal cast of Phil-for-Short includes Evelyn Greeley, Charles Walcott, James A. Furey, Jack Drumier, Ann Eggleston.
When was Phil-for-Short released and how long is it?
Phil-for-Short was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phil-for-Short?
Phil-for-Short holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).