Half a Rogue
Synopsis
When New York playwright Richard Warrington returns to his home town, Republican bosses nominate him for mayor. The Democrats, alarmed at Richard's popularity, decide to unearth a scandal that will ruin his chances of winning and quickly discover that, months before, actress Katherine Challoner had spent the night in Richard's apartment. Although it simply had been the result of Katherine's fainting spell, the home-town Democratic newspaper turns the overnight visit into an illicit rendezvous between two lovers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Otto
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Otto, Harold McGrath
- Original Title
- Half a Rogue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Otto
Henry Otto, Harold McGrath
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Otto
Writer
Henry Otto
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half a Rogue
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What is Half a Rogue about?
When New York playwright Richard Warrington returns to his home town, Republican bosses nominate him for mayor. The Democrats, alarmed at Richard's popularity, decide to unearth a scandal that will ruin his chances of winning and quickly discover that, months before, actress Katherine Challoner had spent the night in Richard's apartment. Although it simply had been the result of Katherine's fainting spell, the home-town Democratic newspaper turns the overnight visit into an illicit rendezvous between two lovers.
Who directed Half a Rogue?
Half a Rogue was directed by Henry Otto.
Who stars in Half a Rogue?
The principal cast of Half a Rogue includes King Baggot, Edna Hunter, Mathilde Brundage, Lettie Ford, Clara Beyers.
When was Half a Rogue released and how long is it?
Half a Rogue was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Half a Rogue based on a book or true story?
Half a Rogue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold McGrath".