Better Times
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Synopsis
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- King Vidor
- Original Title
- Better Times
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Brentwood Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
King Vidor
William Thornley
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Writer
King Vidor
Director
William Thornley
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Times
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What is Better Times about?
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
Who directed Better Times?
Better Times was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Better Times?
The principal cast of Better Times includes Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald, William De Vaull, Hugh Fay.
When was Better Times released and how long is it?
Better Times was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Times?
Better Times holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).