Playing the Game (1918)

Millionaire Larry Prentiss inherits a ranch. He decides to visit his new property incognito and gets a job as a ranch-hand. He falls in love with the ranch foreman's daughter and complications ensue.

Director:

Victor Schertzinger

Writers:

Julien Josephson (story), R. Cecil Smith (scenario)

Stars:

Charles Ray, Doris May, Harry L. Rattenberry

Cast

Credited cast:
Charles Ray	...	Larry Prentiss
Doris May	...	Moya Shannon (as Doris Lee)
Harry L. Rattenberry	...	Matt Shannon (as Harry Rattenberry)
Robert McKim	...	'Flash' Jim Purdy
William Elmer	...	Hodges (as Billy Elmer)
Leota Lorraine	...	'Babe' Fleur de Lis
Charles Perley	...	Hickey Trent
Melbourne MacDowell	...	Jeremiah Prentiss
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lillian Lorraine

Storyline

Millionaire Larry Prentiss inherits a ranch. He decides to visit his new property incognito and gets a job as a ranch-hand. He falls in love with the ranch foreman's daughter and complications ensue.

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Plot Keywords:

ranch | cowboy | mistaken identity | arizona

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

5 May 1918 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Flivver

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thomas H. Ince Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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