The American Way(1919)
The American Way Synopsis
English hellraiser Richard Farrington is sent by his wealthy titled parents for a visit to his aunt and uncle in Long Island, New York. On the ocean voyage, Richard meets Betty Winthrop, the ward of the wealthy Van Allen family. Introducing himself he mistakenly gives her the card of John Smithers, a conman who cheated him at cards in London. He follows Betty to the Van Allen estate, where he hears her declare that she would rather marry an American criminal than a weakling English aristocrat. Determined to win her over, he pretends to be Smithers, but things don't turn out exactly the way he planned.
The American Way (1919) is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Reicher, released on July 7, 1919 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Arthur Ashley, Dorothy Green, Franklyn Hanna and Lisle Leigh.
- Director:
- Frank Reicher
- Writers:
- Florence Bolles, Wallace Clifton
- Production:
- World Film
- Status:
- Released
The American Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Ashley
as Richard Farrington
Dorothy Green
as Betty Winthrop
Franklyn Hanna
as Stuyvesant Van Allen
Lisle Leigh
as Mrs. Van Allen
Edward Roseman
as Bill Meginnis
Harry Semels
as Half Breed
- Carl Sauerman
Carl Sauerman
as Henry Steinmetz
- Robert Fisher
Robert Fisher
as Jerome Schwartz
- Charles Wellesley
Charles Wellesley
as Lord Farrington
- John Ardizoni
John Ardizoni
as John Ardizoni
- Hazel Sexton
Hazel Sexton
as Gina
- Stewart Fisher
Stewart Fisher
as John Smithers
Key crew
Directed by Frank Reicher, written by Florence Bolles and Wallace Clifton.
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The American Way – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The American Way?
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The main cast of The American Way (1919) includes Arthur Ashley, Dorothy Green, Franklyn Hanna, Lisle Leigh and Edward Roseman. The film was directed by Frank Reicher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American Way released?
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The American Way was released on July 7, 1919 and runs for 50m.