False Pretenses
Originally released in 1935. False Pretenses is a comedy/romance film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, and Betty Compson
Synopsis
A girl who's just lost her job meets a drunk millionaire on a bridge who's just lost his money. They go back to his house, and eventually come up with a plan to benefit them both: he'll scrounge enough money together to teach her how to be a lady, and then introduce her to his rich friends so she can snag a husband, after which she'll pay him a finder's fee. Complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is False Pretenses about?
A girl who's just lost her job meets a drunk millionaire on a bridge who's just lost his money. They go back to his house, and eventually come up with a plan to benefit them both: he'll scrounge en...
Who directed False Pretenses?
False Pretenses was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is False Pretenses?
False Pretenses has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was False Pretenses released?
False Pretenses was released on October 21, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in False Pretenses?
The main cast of False Pretenses includes Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, Betty Compson, Russell Hopton, Edward Gargan.