The Prince and Betty
Synopsis
Young American John Maude is forced to find a job when he falls in love with society girl Betty Keith. He accepts a sudden offer to go to Mervo, a tiny island country, where he is hired by Benjamin Scobell to pose as the lost prince of Mervo as an attraction to bolster the Mervo casino as a rival of Monte Carlo. Scobell also wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who turns out to be Betty. When Betty accuses John of being simply a shill for a gambling house, John closes the casino and tries to stage a revolution to make Mervo a republic.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- P.G. Wodehouse
- Original Title
- The Prince and Betty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
P.G. Wodehouse
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
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 The Prince and Betty
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What is The Prince and Betty about?
Young American John Maude is forced to find a job when he falls in love with society girl Betty Keith. He accepts a sudden offer to go to Mervo, a tiny island country, where he is hired by Benjamin Scobell to pose as the lost prince of Mervo as an attraction to bolster the Mervo casino as a rival of Monte Carlo. Scobell also wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who turns out to be Betty. When Betty accuses John of being simply a shill for a gambling house, John closes the casino and tries to stage a revolution to make Mervo a republic.
Who directed The Prince and Betty?
The Prince and Betty was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in The Prince and Betty?
The principal cast of The Prince and Betty includes William Desmond, Mary Thurman, Anita Kay, George Swann, Walter Perry.
When was The Prince and Betty released and how long is it?
The Prince and Betty was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Prince and Betty based on a book or true story?
The Prince and Betty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P.G. Wodehouse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince and Betty?
The Prince and Betty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).