
An Embarrassing Predicament
Synopsis
Billy Quill, a bashful bookkeeper, loves Marjorie Keyes, the pretty stenographer. Anatole, the French barber, is also in love with Marjorie, but he is not at all bashful and makes himself a pest by declaring his love for her at every opportunity. Marjorie reciprocates Billy's love, and gives him every opportunity to express his feelings and "pop" the question, but Billy lacks nerve to say the fatal words.
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October 2, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norval MacGregor
- Screenplay & Story
- O.H. Nelson
- Original Title
- An Embarrassing Predicament
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norval MacGregor
O.H. Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Norval MacGregor
Director
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What is An Embarrassing Predicament about?
Billy Quill, a bashful bookkeeper, loves Marjorie Keyes, the pretty stenographer. Anatole, the French barber, is also in love with Marjorie, but he is not at all bashful and makes himself a pest by declaring his love for her at every opportunity. Marjorie reciprocates Billy's love, and gives him every opportunity to express his feelings and "pop" the question, but Billy lacks nerve to say the fatal words.
Who directed An Embarrassing Predicament?
An Embarrassing Predicament was directed by Norval MacGregor.
Who stars in An Embarrassing Predicament?
The principal cast of An Embarrassing Predicament includes William Scott, Edith Johnson, John Lancaster.
When was An Embarrassing Predicament released and how long is it?
An Embarrassing Predicament was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 21m.















