Business Is Business
Synopsis
Nouveau riche Isidore Lechat, who lives in a castle in the south of France, believes that business is the most important thing, but remains attached to his children. Lechat, who does not let his wife appear at banquets because of her slovenly appearance, begins an affair in Paris with Celeste St. Jean, a friend of his dissolute son Xavier. Lechat offers to pay Xavier's debts if he gets his friend's father, the Minister of War, to lift restrictions on the operation of a mine in French Africa which Lechat optioned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Octave Mirbeau, F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- Business Is Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Turner
Octave Mirbeau, F. McGrew Willis
Stephen Rounds
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Turner
Director
Stephen Rounds
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Is Business
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What is Business Is Business about?
Nouveau riche Isidore Lechat, who lives in a castle in the south of France, believes that business is the most important thing, but remains attached to his children. Lechat, who does not let his wife appear at banquets because of her slovenly appearance, begins an affair in Paris with Celeste St. Jean, a friend of his dissolute son Xavier. Lechat offers to pay Xavier's debts if he gets his friend's father, the Minister of War, to lift restrictions on the operation of a mine in French Africa which Lechat optioned.
Who directed Business Is Business?
Business Is Business was directed by Otis Turner.
Who stars in Business Is Business?
The principal cast of Business Is Business includes Nat C. Goodwin, Jack Nelson, Maude George, Florelle, Gretchen Lederer.
When was Business Is Business released and how long is it?
Business Is Business was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.