Movie

The Pretenders

“If the Man You Loved Was a Thief OR YOU THOUGHT HIM ONE-WHAT WOULD YOU DO?”

★ 9.0(1)191650m

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Good to know

Director: George D. Baker
Release date: 1916-08-21
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro Pictures Corporation

About The Pretenders

The Pretenders is a 1916 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by George D. Baker, starring Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge and Kate Blancke. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Pretenders in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).

Cast

Emmy Wehlen

Helen Pettingill

Charles Eldridge

Silas T. Pettingill

Kate Blancke

Maria Pettingill

William B. Davidson

Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)

Howard Truesdale

John Stafford (as Howard Truesdell)

Paul Gordon

Hubert Stanwood

Edwin Holt

Inspector Burke

Jerome N. Wilson

Joseph Bailey (as Jerome Wilson)

Ilean Hume

Rita

Harry Neville

Dugan

Hugh Jeffrey

Andrews

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Pretenders in France?+

The Pretenders is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Pretenders on Netflix?+

The Pretenders is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Pretenders?+

The Pretenders has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Pretenders?+

The Pretenders stars Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke, William B. Davidson and Howard Truesdale.

When did The Pretenders come out?+

The Pretenders is a 1916 movie directed by George D. Baker.

What genre is The Pretenders?+

The Pretenders is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Pretenders?+

The Pretenders was directed by George D. Baker.