False Pretenses(1935)
False Pretenses Synopsis
A girl who's just lost her job meets a drunk millionaire on a bridge who's just lost his money. They go back to his house, and eventually come up with a plan to benefit them both: he'll scrounge enough money together to teach her how to be a lady, and then introduce her to his rich friends so she can snag a husband, after which she'll pay him a finder's fee. Complications ensue.
False Pretenses (1935) is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Lamont, released on October 21, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, Betty Compson and Russell Hopton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lamont
- Writers:
- Betty Burbridge, Ewart Adamson
- Producers:
- George R. Batcheller
- Cinematographer:
- M.A. Andersen
- Production:
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
False Pretenses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irene Ware
as Mary Beekman
Sidney Blackmer
as Kenneth Alden
Betty Compson
as Clarissa Stanhope
Russell Hopton
as Pat Brennan
Edward Gargan
as Mike O'Reilly
- Ernest Wood
Ernest Wood
as Tiffany Cortland
Lucy Beaumont
as Miss Milgrim
Marshall Ruth
as Gardner
Dot Farley
as Mrs. Smythe
John Picorri
as Soutar
- Herbert Clifton
Herbert Clifton
as Bleven
William Humphrey
as Newman
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lamont, written by Betty Burbridge and Ewart Adamson, produced by George R. Batcheller.
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False Pretenses Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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False Pretenses – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch False Pretenses online?
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False Pretenses (1935) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in False Pretenses?
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The main cast of False Pretenses (1935) includes Irene Ware, Sidney Blackmer, Betty Compson, Russell Hopton and Edward Gargan. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was False Pretenses released?
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False Pretenses was released on October 21, 1935 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is False Pretenses worth watching?
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False Pretenses (1935) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.