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6.6 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19201h 15mUnited States of America

Suds

Topics:#laundry

Synopsis

Amanda Afflick is a lovesick laundress who daydreams about customer Horace Greensmith and cherishes the shirt he brought in for washing eight months and sixteen days ago. She tells her fellow workers that the garment belongs to her fiancé, a lord. Just wait, Amanda boasts, one day his lordship will return for his wash — and for her.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 27, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Francis Dillon
Screenplay & Story
Waldemar Young, Richard Bryce, Frederick Fenn
Original Title
Suds
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Mary Pickford Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Francis Dillon

Screenplay & Story

Waldemar Young, Richard Bryce, Frederick Fenn

Director of Photography

L. William O'Connell, Charles Rosher

Producers

Mary Pickford

Department Leadership Roster

John Francis Dillon

John Francis Dillon

Director

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Producer

Adele Crinley

Costume Design

L. William O'Connell

Director of Photography

Charles Rosher

Charles Rosher

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Suds.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suds

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Suds about?

Amanda Afflick is a lovesick laundress who daydreams about customer Horace Greensmith and cherishes the shirt he brought in for washing eight months and sixteen days ago. She tells her fellow workers that the garment belongs to her fiancé, a lord. Just wait, Amanda boasts, one day his lordship will return for his wash — and for her.

Who directed Suds?

Suds was directed by John Francis Dillon.

Who stars in Suds?

The principal cast of Suds includes Mary Pickford, Albert Austin, Harold Goodwin, Rose Dione, Darwin Karr.

When was Suds released and how long is it?

Suds was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.