Sham
Originally released in 1921. Sham is a drama/romance film. directed by Thomas N. Heffron. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ethel Clayton, Clyde Fillmore, and Theodore Roberts
Synopsis
Based upon a description in a film publication,[3] Katherine Van Riper (Clayton) is an extravagant young society girl who is very much in debt, and her wealthy aunts and uncle refuse to give her any money. Katherine is desperate enough that she is considering marrying the wealthy Montee Buck (Hiers), although she is in love with the westerner Tom Jaffrey (Fillmore), who says he is poor. Finally, Katherine decides to sell the famous Van Riper pearls, pay off her debts, and marry Tom. However, upon examination the jewelry turns out to be paste, with her father having sold the genuine pearls several years earlier before his death. Montee is assured by the aunts that Katherine will marry him and tells this to Tom. Tom is about to leave town when Uncle James (Ricketts) steps in and pays off Katherine's debts, leaving the niece free to marry Tom.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ethel Clayton
as Katherine Van Riper
Clyde Fillmore
as Tom Jaffrey
Theodore Roberts
as Jeriamiah Buck
Sylvia Ashton
as Aunt Bella
Walter Hiers
as Montee Buck
Helen Dunbar
as Aunt Louisa
Arthur Edmund Carewe
as Bolton (as Arthur Carewe)
Tom Ricketts
as Uncle James (as Thomas Ricketts)
Blanche Gray
as Clementine Vickers
Eunice Burnham
as Maud Buck
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sham about?
Based upon a description in a film publication,[3] Katherine Van Riper (Clayton) is an extravagant young society girl who is very much in debt, and her wealthy aunts and uncle refuse to give her an...
Who directed Sham?
Sham was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
How long is Sham?
Sham has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Sham released?
Sham was released on May 5, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sham?
The main cast of Sham includes Ethel Clayton, Clyde Fillmore, Theodore Roberts, Sylvia Ashton, Walter Hiers.