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Heiress For a Day (1918)

Movie 55 min

Drama Comedy

Working as a manicurist at the Ritz, Helen Thurston, is in love with her wealthy patron, Jack Standring, but the young man's mother wants him to marry a rich debutante. Helen is informed that she has inherited her grandfather's millions, and she proceeds as quickly as possible to acquire expensive clothing and jewelry on credit. Jack, however, is not impressed. Soon Helen learns that she has inherited only $1,000, the remainder of the fortune having gone to her cousin Spindrift. The creditors hound her for their money, and at a grand ball at the Standring home, a detective threatens to arrest her. Touched by her poverty, Jack decides to elope with her. Finally Spindrift violates the conditions of the will, and Helen inherits the entire fortune.

John Francis Dillon Director Robert F. Hill Writer Henry Albert Phillips Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 1918
Runtime
55 min
Studio
Triangle Film Corporation

Cast

Olive Thomas Olive Thomas Helen Thurston Joe King Jack Standring Eugene Burr Spindrift Graham Pettie Old Hodges Lillian Langdon Lillian Langdon Mrs. Standring Mary Warren Mary Warren Grace Antrim Anna Dodge Anna Dodge Mrs. Rockland

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heiress For a Day about?
Working as a manicurist at the Ritz, Helen Thurston, is in love with her wealthy patron, Jack Standring, but the young man's mother wants him to marry a rich debutante. Helen is informed that she has inherited her grandfather's millions, and she proceeds as quickly as possible to acquire expensive clothing and jewelry on credit. Jack, however, is not impressed. Soon Helen learns that she has inherited only $1,000, the remainder of the fortune having gone to her cousin Spindrift. The creditors hound her for their money, and at a grand ball at the Standring home, a detective threatens to arrest her. Touched by her poverty, Jack decides to elope with her. Finally Spindrift violates the conditions of the will, and Helen inherits the entire fortune.
Who directed Heiress For a Day?
Heiress For a Day was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Heiress For a Day?
Heiress For a Day stars Olive Thomas, Joe King, Eugene Burr, Graham Pettie.
When was Heiress For a Day released?
Heiress For a Day is a 1918 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Heiress For a Day?
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