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His Picture in the Papers (1916)

62 min  -  Comedy  -   13 February 1916 (USA)
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A young man can only get the woman he loves if he becomes famous and manages to get his picture in the newspapers... See full summary »

Director:

John Emerson

Writers:

Anita Loos, John Emerson

Stars:

Douglas Fairbanks, Clarence Handyside and Rene Boucicault
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Cast

Cast overview:
Douglas Fairbanks ...
Pete Prindle
Clarence Handyside Clarence Handyside ...
Proteus Prindle
Rene Boucicault Rene Boucicault ...
Pansy Prindle
Jean Temple Jean Temple ...
Pearl Prindle
Charles Butler Charles Butler ...
Cassius Cadwalader
Loretta Blake Loretta Blake ...
Christine Cadwalader
Homer Hunt Homer Hunt ...
Melville
Helena Rupport Helena Rupport ...
Olga
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A young man can only get the woman he loves if he becomes famous and manages to get his picture in the newspapers. He determines to let nothing stand in the way of his doing exactly that, and in the process winds up getting involved with a gang of criminals and a locomotive chase. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Newspaper | Publicity | Train | Car Accident | Satire  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

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Also Known As:

Su retrato en los periódicos See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$42,600 (estimated)
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Fine Arts Film Company See more »
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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White (tinted)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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A copy of this film survives in The Library of Congress. See more »