The Pretenders
“If the Man You Loved Was a Thief OR YOU THOUGHT HIM ONE-WHAT WOULD YOU DO?”
Synopsis
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
Top Cast
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Emmy Wehlen
Helen Pettingill
Charles Eldridge
Silas T. Pettingill
Kate Blancke
Maria Pettingill
William B. Davidson
Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)
Howard Truesdale
John Stafford (as Howard Truesdell)
Paul Gordon
Hubert Stanwood
Edwin Holt
Inspector Burke
Jerome N. Wilson
Joseph Bailey (as Jerome Wilson)
Ilean Hume
Rita
Harry Neville
Dugan
Hugh Jeffrey
Andrews
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George D. Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Rennold Wolf, Channing Pollock, George D. Baker
- Original Title
- The Pretenders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George D. Baker
Rennold Wolf, Channing Pollock, George D. Baker
B.A. Rolfe
Department Leadership Roster
George D. Baker
Director
George D. Baker
Writer
B.A. Rolfe
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pretenders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pretenders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pretenders about?
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
Who directed The Pretenders?
The Pretenders was directed by George D. Baker.
Who stars in The Pretenders?
The principal cast of The Pretenders includes Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke, William B. Davidson, Howard Truesdale.
When was The Pretenders released and how long is it?
The Pretenders was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.