His Hidden Purpose
Synopsis
The movie starts out with Marie as The Girl in the Case in love with Neal Burns, “Her Sweetheart.” But her dad wants her to marry someone else (Chester Conklin) and takes her away on vacation to get her away from Her Sweetheart. He follows them, disguised as a widow. There is a genuinely funny scene where Marie is disguised as a man to go meet her boyfriend disguised as a widow, and slapstick happens which results in Chester being found in his underpants with the widow in a barn.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Original Title
- His Hidden Purpose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Hidden Purpose
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What is His Hidden Purpose about?
The movie starts out with Marie as The Girl in the Case in love with Neal Burns, “Her Sweetheart.” But her dad wants her to marry someone else (Chester Conklin) and takes her away on vacation to get her away from Her Sweetheart. He follows them, disguised as a widow. There is a genuinely funny scene where Marie is disguised as a man to go meet her boyfriend disguised as a widow, and slapstick happens which results in Chester being found in his underpants with the widow in a barn.
Who directed His Hidden Purpose?
His Hidden Purpose was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in His Hidden Purpose?
The principal cast of His Hidden Purpose includes Chester Conklin, Marie Prevost, Gene Rogers, Neal Burns, Slim Summerville.
When was His Hidden Purpose released and how long is it?
His Hidden Purpose was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 15m.