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The Better Man

Synopsis

Lord Hugh Wainwright is a Britisher who, on his way to his California ranch, rescues pretty American Nancy Burton from a brutal peddler. Interested in Nancy, Lord Hugh obtains passage as valet to her nouveau riche uncle, Phineas Ward.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 6, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Scott R. Dunlap
Screenplay & Story
Arthur F. Statter, Clifford Howard, Burke Jenkins
Original Title
The Better Man
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Richard Talmadge Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Scott R. Dunlap

Screenplay & Story

Arthur F. Statter, Clifford Howard, Burke Jenkins

Director of Photography

Jack Stevens

Film Editing

Doane Harrison

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur F. Statter

Writer

Scott R. Dunlap

Scott R. Dunlap

Director

Jack Stevens

Director of Photography

Doane Harrison

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Better Man.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Better Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Better Man about?

Lord Hugh Wainwright is a Britisher who, on his way to his California ranch, rescues pretty American Nancy Burton from a brutal peddler. Interested in Nancy, Lord Hugh obtains passage as valet to her nouveau riche uncle, Phineas Ward.

Who directed The Better Man?

The Better Man was directed by Scott R. Dunlap.

Who stars in The Better Man?

The principal cast of The Better Man includes Richard Talmadge, Ena Gregory, John Steppling, Margaret Campbell, Herbert Prior.

When was The Better Man released and how long is it?

The Better Man was released in 1926 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Better Man?

The Better Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).