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  2. A King o' Make-Believe

A King o' Make-Believe

1916
22m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1916

Runtime

22m

Storyline

Orphaned and disabled Hope Hathaway has been left in the guardianship of the rapacious Rufus Flint and his son Abner. They scheme to force Hope to marry Abner to access her fortune but are held at bay by her faithful housekeeper Susie. Nearby a movie is being filmed and the picture's star Neil Stuart happens upon Hope one day when she is alone in a field. Concerned for her situation Neil tells Susie to contact him if he is ever needed. When Rufus and Abner make their play Neil swoops in and rescues Hope.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
22m
Jul 1, 1916
Languages
No Language
Director
Robert Broadwell
Production
Centaur Film Company
Centaur Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Crane Wilbur

Crane Wilbur

Neil Stuart

Joseph Hazelton

Joseph Hazelton

Rufus Flint

John Oaker

John Oaker

Abner Flint

Mae Gaston

Mae Gaston

Hope Hathaway

Joseph Singleton

Joseph Singleton

Pearl Elmore

Susie

O. Bigelow

Mose - Neil's Valet

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