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Bringing Up Betty (1919)

Movie 50 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Oscar Apfel Director Clara Beranger Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 28, 1919
Runtime
50 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0009966
Language
Studio
World Film

Themes

Cast

Evelyn Greeley Evelyn Greeley Betty Morton Reginald Denny Reginald Denny Tom Waring Grace Carlyle Grace Carlyle Adele Shelby Maude Turner Gordon Maude Turner Gordon Mrs. Potter Morgan Wallace Morgan Wallace Duke of Medonia Lyster Chambers Carl Gates Ben Johnson Theodore Morton Joseph Weber Silas Potter Oliver Smith Lord Dormer Grace Hansen Edna

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Bringing Up Betty stars Evelyn Greeley, Reginald Denny, Grace Carlyle, Maude Turner Gordon.
When was Bringing Up Betty released?
Bringing Up Betty is a 1919 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Bringing Up Betty?
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