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The Prince and Betty
The Prince and Betty
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Directed by	Robert Thornby
Written by	Fred Myton
Based on	The Prince and Betty; by P. G. Wodehouse
Produced by	Jesse D. Hampton
Starring	William Desmond; Mary Thurman
Cinematography	Harry W. Gerstad
Production; company	Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	December 21, 1919;
Running time	5 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

The Prince and Betty is a lost^[1] 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Robert Thornby. It features Boris Karloff in an uncredited role.^[2]^[3] It is based on the 1912 novel The Prince and Betty written by P. G. Wodehouse.

Plot

As described in a film magazine,^[4] Benjamin Scobell (Taylor), possessed of the idea that he can make the Principality of Merve more famous than Monte Carlo, if properly advertised, employs the American John Maude (Desmond) to impersonate a prince and start a revolution. John, anxious to marry the wealthy Betty Keith (Thurman) but temporarily out of funds, accepts the assignment. Later he learns that Betty is the stepdaughter of Scobell and that she disapproves of his method of obtaining a livelihood, which upsets his plan completely. After the plot thickens, John and Betty make their escape from Merve to the United States and Scobell, finding John a resourceful fellow, employs him to look after his vast estate.

Cast

William Desmond as John Maude
Mary Thurman as Betty Keith
Anita Kay as Mrs. Jack Wheldon
George Swann as Lord Hayling
Walter Perry as President of Mervo
Wilton Taylor as Benjamin Scobell
William De Vaull as Crump
Frank Lanning as The Shepherd
Boris Karloff as Undetermined Role

References

^ "Prince And Betty". lcweb2.loc.gov. September 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Prince and Betty". Silent Era. Retrieved April 6, 2008.
^ "Detail view of Movies Page". www.afi.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "Reviews: The Prince and Betty". Exhibitors Herald. 9 (27). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 119. December 27, 1919.