Miss George Washington
"Unlike the Old Saying of "THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTY." This Petite Little Maid "COULD NOT TELL THE TRUTH.""
Originally released in 1916. Miss George Washington is a comedy/romance film. directed by J. Searle Dawley. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marguerite Clark, Frank Losee, and Niles Welch
Synopsis
Chronic liar Berenice Somers and her friend Alice, skip school to see a matinee, however, the two girls must think quickly when they see Alice's parents, Judge and Mrs. Altwold. Trying to escape, they run into the hotel room where young diplomat Cleverley Trafton is staying. Alice's parents find them, however, and are shocked that two young women would be in a man's room. Undaunted, Berenice says that she is Cleverley's wife, and that Alice simply had been visiting. Going from hostile to hospitable, the Altwolds then insist that Berenice and Cleverley stay with them. Cleverley is unable to argue his way out of the situation, and both he and Berenice are embarrassed at having to spend the night together. They soon realize, however, that they have come to like each other, and so, deciding to change Berenice's lie into the truth, they begin making plans for their marriage
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marguerite Clark
as Bernice Somers
Frank Losee
as Judge Altwold
Niles Welch
as Cleverley Trafton
Florence Martin
as Alice Altwold
Maude Turner Gordon
as Mrs. Altwold
Herbert Prior
as Colonel J.P. Worthington
Charlotte Greenwood
as Attendee at tea social
Joseph Gleason
as Paul Carroll
Billy Watson
as Miss Perkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss George Washington about?
Chronic liar Berenice Somers and her friend Alice, skip school to see a matinee, however, the two girls must think quickly when they see Alice's parents, Judge and Mrs. Altwold. Trying to escape, t...
Who directed Miss George Washington?
Miss George Washington was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
How long is Miss George Washington?
Miss George Washington has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Miss George Washington released?
Miss George Washington was released on November 19, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss George Washington?
The main cast of Miss George Washington includes Marguerite Clark, Frank Losee, Niles Welch, Florence Martin, Maude Turner Gordon.