Just for Tonight
Synopsis
Theodore Whitney, Sr. asks his son Theodore, "Ted" Jr., to search for a missing stock certificate. During his search Ted meets and falls in love with Betty Blake, the niece of Major Blackburn, whose home was recently robbed. When a detective disguised as British nobleman Lord Roxenham arrives to investigate the case, Ted bribes the officer to let him play the role for one night so that he may be near Betty. As the love-struck young man is romancing his sweetheart, Lady Roxenham suddenly arrives, alienating Betty and throwing Ted into a panic. Lady Roxenham agrees to participate in the deception, but later Ted spies her breaking into the major's safe. After he alerts the household, she and the butler are revealed as notorious thieves. As the dust settles Ted and Betty confirm their love for each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Giblyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Logue, J. Clarkson Miller
- Original Title
- Just for Tonight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Giblyn
Charles Logue, J. Clarkson Miller
A. Lloyd Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Giblyn
Director
J. Clarkson Miller
Writer
A. Lloyd Lewis
Director of Photography
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What is Just for Tonight about?
Theodore Whitney, Sr. asks his son Theodore, "Ted" Jr., to search for a missing stock certificate. During his search Ted meets and falls in love with Betty Blake, the niece of Major Blackburn, whose home was recently robbed. When a detective disguised as British nobleman Lord Roxenham arrives to investigate the case, Ted bribes the officer to let him play the role for one night so that he may be near Betty. As the love-struck young man is romancing his sweetheart, Lady Roxenham suddenly arrives, alienating Betty and throwing Ted into a panic. Lady Roxenham agrees to participate in the deception, but later Ted spies her breaking into the major's safe. After he alerts the household, she and the butler are revealed as notorious thieves. As the dust settles Ted and Betty confirm their love for each other.
Who directed Just for Tonight?
Just for Tonight was directed by Charles Giblyn.
Who stars in Just for Tonight?
The principal cast of Just for Tonight includes Tom Moore, Lucy Fox, Henry Hallam, Robert Broderick, Ethel Grey Terry.
When was Just for Tonight released and how long is it?
Just for Tonight was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.