What Am I Bid?
Synopsis
Betty Yarnell lives with her drunkard father in the North Woods mountains. Betty is shunned by the villagers whenever she ventures out to pick up her father from Abner Grimp's saloon, and her only friend is a little lamb. In debt to Abner, John Yarnell signs a note turning over his daughter to Abner in return for unlimited drinks. When Abner goes to the cabin to claim Betty, revenue officer Ralph McGibbon arrives from the city and rescues her. Abner sends his Indian partner Dark Cloud, but Ralph rescues Betty again, although he is badly beaten up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey F. Thew, John B. Clymer
- Original Title
- What Am I Bid?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Harvey F. Thew, John B. Clymer
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
John B. Clymer
Writer
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
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What is What Am I Bid? about?
Betty Yarnell lives with her drunkard father in the North Woods mountains. Betty is shunned by the villagers whenever she ventures out to pick up her father from Abner Grimp's saloon, and her only friend is a little lamb. In debt to Abner, John Yarnell signs a note turning over his daughter to Abner in return for unlimited drinks. When Abner goes to the cabin to claim Betty, revenue officer Ralph McGibbon arrives from the city and rescues her. Abner sends his Indian partner Dark Cloud, but Ralph rescues Betty again, although he is badly beaten up.
Who directed What Am I Bid??
What Am I Bid? was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in What Am I Bid??
The principal cast of What Am I Bid? includes Mae Murray, Ralph Graves, Willard Louis, Dark Cloud, John Cook.
When was What Am I Bid? released and how long is it?
What Am I Bid? was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.