Pay Me!
Synopsis
During a violent disagreement, a miner strangles his partner and accidentally shoots the man's wife. He then deserts his own wife and son to elope with the saloon keeper's daughter. As they are fleeing, the girl discovers the deed and insists upon caring for the baby found in the dead wife's arms.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph De Grasse
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth, Joseph De Grasse
- Original Title
- Pay Me!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph De Grasse
Bess Meredyth, Joseph De Grasse
Department Leadership Roster
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Joseph De Grasse
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pay Me!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pay Me! about?
During a violent disagreement, a miner strangles his partner and accidentally shoots the man's wife. He then deserts his own wife and son to elope with the saloon keeper's daughter. As they are fleeing, the girl discovers the deed and insists upon caring for the baby found in the dead wife's arms.
Who directed Pay Me!?
Pay Me! was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
Who stars in Pay Me!?
The principal cast of Pay Me! includes Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Lon Chaney, J. Edwin Brown, William Clifford.
When was Pay Me! released and how long is it?
Pay Me! was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pay Me!?
Pay Me! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).