The Cruise of the Make-Believes(1918)
"Do You Believe in Fairies?"
The Cruise of the Make-Believes Synopsis
Living in the New York slums with her lazy father, Bessie takes imaginary voyages to "Dream Valley" on a "yacht" she has built in the backyard. Gilbert Byfield, posing as a poor man while completing his book, falls in love with Bessie and secretly arranges for her to spend a month at the Byfield country estate.
The Cruise of the Make-Believes (1918) is a drama film directed by George Melford, released on September 1, 1918 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Lila Lee, Harrison Ford, Raymond Hackett and Spottiswoode Aitken.
- Director:
- George Melford
- Writers:
- Tom Gallon, Edith M. Kennedy
- Cinematographer:
- Paul P. Perry
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Cruise of the Make-Believes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lila Lee
as Bessie Meggison
Harrison Ford
as Gilbert Byfield
Raymond Hackett
as Daniel Meggison
Spottiswoode Aitken
as Simon Quarle
Mayme Kelso
as Mrs. Ewart Crane
Nina Byron
as Enid Crane
Jane Wolfe
as Byfield's Landlady
- William Brunton
William Brunton
as Aubrey Meggison
- J. Parks Jones
J. Parks Jones
as Jordan Tant
- Bud Duncan
Bud Duncan
as Uncle Ed
- Eunice Murdock Moore
Eunice Murdock Moore
as Aunt Julia
- William McLaughlin
William McLaughlin
as Saloon Proprietor
Key crew
Directed by George Melford, written by Tom Gallon and Edith M. Kennedy.
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The Cruise of the Make-Believes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cruise of the Make-Believes?
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The main cast of The Cruise of the Make-Believes (1918) includes Lila Lee, Harrison Ford, Raymond Hackett, Spottiswoode Aitken and Mayme Kelso. The film was directed by George Melford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cruise of the Make-Believes released?
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The Cruise of the Make-Believes was released on September 1, 1918 and runs for 50m.