How Could You, Jean?
"The life of a kitchen maid shouldn't be all stew and spuds and onions. There's nothing heavenly about hash."
Originally released in 1918. How Could You, Jean? is a comedy/drama film. directed by William Desmond Taylor. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Casson Ferguson, and Spottiswoode Aitken
Synopsis
A lost Film. Mary Pickford plays a socialite who, having lost her fortune, takes a job as a Swedish cook. She falls in love with a chauffeur who, lo and behold, is a slumming millionaire.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Mary Pickford
as Jean Mackaye
Casson Ferguson
as Ted Burton Jr
Spottiswoode Aitken
as Rufus Bonner
Herbert Standing
as Burton Sr
Fanny Midgley
as Mrs. Bonner
Lawrence Peyton
as Oscar
Zasu Pitts
as Oscar's Sweetheart
Maie B. Havey
as Susan Cooper
Lucille Ward
as Kate Morley
Emily Gerdes
as Morley Child
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mary Pickford Company
- Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How Could You, Jean? about?
A lost Film. Mary Pickford plays a socialite who, having lost her fortune, takes a job as a Swedish cook. She falls in love with a chauffeur who, lo and behold, is a slumming millionaire.
Who directed How Could You, Jean??
How Could You, Jean? was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
How long is How Could You, Jean??
How Could You, Jean? has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was How Could You, Jean? released?
How Could You, Jean? was released on June 29, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How Could You, Jean??
The main cast of How Could You, Jean? includes Mary Pickford, Casson Ferguson, Spottiswoode Aitken, Herbert Standing, Fanny Midgley.