Heiress For a Day
Synopsis
Working as a manicurist at the Ritz, Helen Thurston, is in love with her wealthy patron, Jack Standring, but the young man's mother wants him to marry a rich debutante. Helen is informed that she has inherited her grandfather's millions, and she proceeds as quickly as possible to acquire expensive clothing and jewelry on credit. Jack, however, is not impressed. Soon Helen learns that she has inherited only $1,000, the remainder of the fortune having gone to her cousin Spindrift. The creditors hound her for their money, and at a grand ball at the Standring home, a detective threatens to arrest her. Touched by her poverty, Jack decides to elope with her. Finally Spindrift violates the conditions of the will, and Helen inherits the entire fortune.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert F. Hill, Henry Albert Phillips
- Original Title
- Heiress For a Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Robert F. Hill, Henry Albert Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Robert F. Hill
Writer
Henry Albert Phillips
Writer
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What is Heiress For a Day about?
Working as a manicurist at the Ritz, Helen Thurston, is in love with her wealthy patron, Jack Standring, but the young man's mother wants him to marry a rich debutante. Helen is informed that she has inherited her grandfather's millions, and she proceeds as quickly as possible to acquire expensive clothing and jewelry on credit. Jack, however, is not impressed. Soon Helen learns that she has inherited only $1,000, the remainder of the fortune having gone to her cousin Spindrift. The creditors hound her for their money, and at a grand ball at the Standring home, a detective threatens to arrest her. Touched by her poverty, Jack decides to elope with her. Finally Spindrift violates the conditions of the will, and Helen inherits the entire fortune.
Who directed Heiress For a Day?
Heiress For a Day was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Heiress For a Day?
The principal cast of Heiress For a Day includes Olive Thomas, Joe King, Eugene Burr, Graham Pettie, Lillian Langdon.
When was Heiress For a Day released and how long is it?
Heiress For a Day was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 55m.