The Pest
Synopsis
Naive country girl Jigs Blodgett makes friends with Gene Giles, the nephew of a wealthy judge. Shady John Harland is courting the judge's daughter Blanche because of her father's money and position. To amuse herself, Blanche invites Jigs to a party with her "sophiscated" friends, intending to humiliate and embarrass Jigs. Things don't quite go the way Blanche planned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville W. Brown
- Original Title
- The Pest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Melville W. Brown
Percy Hilburn
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Melville W. Brown
Writer
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pest about?
Naive country girl Jigs Blodgett makes friends with Gene Giles, the nephew of a wealthy judge. Shady John Harland is courting the judge's daughter Blanche because of her father's money and position. To amuse herself, Blanche invites Jigs to a party with her "sophiscated" friends, intending to humiliate and embarrass Jigs. Things don't quite go the way Blanche planned.
Who directed The Pest?
The Pest was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Pest?
The principal cast of The Pest includes Mabel Normand, John Bowers, Charles K. Gerrard, Leota Lorraine, Alec B. Francis.
When was The Pest released and how long is it?
The Pest was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.