Phil-for-Short
"That's what they call her-Phil for short. She liked it, too. Anyone would like such a nickname better than the regular name her folks wished on her before she got a chance to protest. Don't miss seeing Phil and her experiences on the screen."
Originally released in 1919. Phil-for-Short is a comedy film. directed by Oscar Apfel. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evelyn Greeley, Charles Walcott, and James A. Furey
Synopsis
A feisty, independent young woman, Damophilia Illington ("Phil" for short, hence the title), the daughter of a progressive university professor, is devastated by the sudden death of her father. The town's banker, an arrogant stuffed shirt, wants to marry Phil and has himself declared her guardian. Not wanting to marry him, she quickly leaves town and lands a job at a nearby university as an assistant to a professor of Greek literature (an area in which her father trained her) who is bitter and resentful after the breakup of his engagement to a woman who, it turned out, had been lying to him. "Phil", however, is determined to win him over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evelyn Greeley
as Damophilia Illington
Charles Walcott
as Professor Illington
James A. Furey
as Pat Mehan
Jack Drumier
as Donald MacWrath
Ann Eggleston
as Eliza MacWrath
Hugh Thompson
as John Alden
Henrietta Simpson
as Mrs. Alden
Charles Duncan
as Mr. Alden
Ethel Grey Terry
as Angelica Wenworth
Edward Arnold
as Tom Wentworth
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phil-for-Short about?
A feisty, independent young woman, Damophilia Illington ("Phil" for short, hence the title), the daughter of a progressive university professor, is devastated by the sudden death of her father. The...
Who directed Phil-for-Short?
Phil-for-Short was directed by Oscar Apfel.
How long is Phil-for-Short?
Phil-for-Short has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Phil-for-Short released?
Phil-for-Short was released on June 2, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phil-for-Short?
The main cast of Phil-for-Short includes Evelyn Greeley, Charles Walcott, James A. Furey, Jack Drumier, Ann Eggleston.