
The Near Lady
Synopsis
Basil Van Bibber, son of a prominent family, and Nora Schultz, daughter of a butcher who invented a sausage machine that made the Van Bibbers rich, pretend to be in love to please their parents; but when Nora tries to protect the young Van Bibber from a charge of reckless driving, they find they really are in love.
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December 3, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank R. Adams, Hugh Hoffman
- Original Title
- The Near Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Blaché
Frank R. Adams, Hugh Hoffman
William Thornley
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Blaché
Director
William Thornley
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Near Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Near Lady about?
Basil Van Bibber, son of a prominent family, and Nora Schultz, daughter of a butcher who invented a sausage machine that made the Van Bibbers rich, pretend to be in love to please their parents; but when Nora tries to protect the young Van Bibber from a charge of reckless driving, they find they really are in love.
Who directed The Near Lady?
The Near Lady was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Near Lady?
The principal cast of The Near Lady includes Gladys Walton, Jerry Gendron, Hank Mann, Kate Price, Otis Harlan.
When was The Near Lady released and how long is it?
The Near Lady was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.
