Sham
Synopsis
Based upon a description in a film publication,[3] Katherine Van Riper (Clayton) is an extravagant young society girl who is very much in debt, and her wealthy aunts and uncle refuse to give her any money. Katherine is desperate enough that she is considering marrying the wealthy Montee Buck (Hiers), although she is in love with the westerner Tom Jaffrey (Fillmore), who says he is poor. Finally, Katherine decides to sell the famous Van Riper pearls, pay off her debts, and marry Tom. However, upon examination the jewelry turns out to be paste, with her father having sold the genuine pearls several years earlier before his death. Montee is assured by the aunts that Katherine will marry him and tells this to Tom. Tom is about to leave town when Uncle James (Ricketts) steps in and pays off Katherine's debts, leaving the niece free to marry Tom.
Top Cast
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Ethel Clayton
Katherine Van Riper
Clyde Fillmore
Tom Jaffrey
Theodore Roberts
Jeriamiah Buck
Sylvia Ashton
Aunt Bella
Walter Hiers
Montee Buck
Helen Dunbar
Aunt Louisa
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Bolton (as Arthur Carewe)
Tom Ricketts
Uncle James (as Thomas Ricketts)
Blanche Gray
Clementine Vickers
Eunice Burnham
Maud Buck
Carrie Clark Ward
Rosie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas N. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Z. Doty
- Original Title
- Sham
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas N. Heffron
Douglas Z. Doty, Elmer Harris, Geraldine Bonner
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas N. Heffron
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Douglas Z. Doty
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sham.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sham
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sham about?
Based upon a description in a film publication,[3] Katherine Van Riper (Clayton) is an extravagant young society girl who is very much in debt, and her wealthy aunts and uncle refuse to give her any money. Katherine is desperate enough that she is considering marrying the wealthy Montee Buck (Hiers), although she is in love with the westerner Tom Jaffrey (Fillmore), who says he is poor. Finally, Katherine decides to sell the famous Van Riper pearls, pay off her debts, and marry Tom. However, upon examination the jewelry turns out to be paste, with her father having sold the genuine pearls several years earlier before his death. Montee is assured by the aunts that Katherine will marry him and tells this to Tom. Tom is about to leave town when Uncle James (Ricketts) steps in and pays off Katherine's debts, leaving the niece free to marry Tom.
Who directed Sham?
Sham was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
Who stars in Sham?
The principal cast of Sham includes Ethel Clayton, Clyde Fillmore, Theodore Roberts, Sylvia Ashton, Walter Hiers.
When was Sham released and how long is it?
Sham was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.