Bringing Up Betty
Synopsis
During a lawn party at his New York home, steel magnate Theodore Morton claims he is bankrupt as a deterrent to Lord Dormer and the Duke of Medonia, two fortune hunters competing for his niece, Betty. After the suitors depart, unscrupulous Carl Gates is informed by his fiancée, banker's secretary Adele Shelby, that Theodore was lying. Carl pursues Betty, who accepts his proposal with the belief that the marriage will benefit her uncle. During a yachting expedition with Carl, Betty falls overboard and is rescued by architect Tom Waring, who is competing in a race. Tom wins with Betty on board, and a romance develops.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Sarver, Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- Bringing Up Betty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Charles Sarver, Clara Beranger
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
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 Bringing Up Betty
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What is Bringing Up Betty about?
During a lawn party at his New York home, steel magnate Theodore Morton claims he is bankrupt as a deterrent to Lord Dormer and the Duke of Medonia, two fortune hunters competing for his niece, Betty. After the suitors depart, unscrupulous Carl Gates is informed by his fiancée, banker's secretary Adele Shelby, that Theodore was lying. Carl pursues Betty, who accepts his proposal with the belief that the marriage will benefit her uncle. During a yachting expedition with Carl, Betty falls overboard and is rescued by architect Tom Waring, who is competing in a race. Tom wins with Betty on board, and a romance develops.
Who directed Bringing Up Betty?
Bringing Up Betty was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Bringing Up Betty?
The principal cast of Bringing Up Betty includes Evelyn Greeley, Reginald Denny, Grace Carlyle, Maude Turner Gordon, Morgan Wallace.
When was Bringing Up Betty released and how long is it?
Bringing Up Betty was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bringing Up Betty?
Bringing Up Betty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).