Better Times(1919)
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Better Times Synopsis
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
Better Times (1919) is a drama film directed by King Vidor, released on July 13, 1919 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald and William De Vaull.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- King Vidor
- Cinematographer:
- William Thornley
- Production:
- Brentwood Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Better Times Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zasu Pitts
as Nancy Scroggs
David Butler
as Peter Van Alstyne
Jack McDonald
as Ezra Scroggs
- William De Vaull
William De Vaull
as Si Whittaker (as William De Vaulle)
- Hugh Fay
Hugh Fay
as Jack Ransom
George Hackathorne
as Tony
- Georgia Woodthorpe
Georgia Woodthorpe
as A young old lady
Julanne Johnston
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by King Vidor.
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Better Times – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Better Times online?
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Better Times (1919) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Better Times?
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The main cast of Better Times (1919) includes Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald, William De Vaull and Hugh Fay. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Better Times released?
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Better Times was released on July 13, 1919 and runs for 55m.