The Boy Friend (1926 film)
| The Boy Friend | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Monta Bell |
| Written by | Alice D.G. Miller (adaptation) |
| Based on |
The Book of Charm by John Alexander Kirkpatrick |
| Starring |
Marceline Day John Harron Gwen Lee |
| Cinematography | Henry Sharp |
| Edited by | Blanche Sewell |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates |
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Running time | 65 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
The Boy Friend is a 1926 American romantic comedy film directed by Monta Bell. Based on the play The Book of Charm by John Alexander Kirkpatrick, the film starred Marceline Day and John Harron.[1] This film also marked the film debut of character actress Elizabeth Patterson.[2]
Plot
Comedy about a small-town girl unhappy with her family, and a boy trying to please her by throwing a big party.
Cast
- Marceline Day – Ida May Harper
- John Harron – Joe Pond
- George K. Arthur – Book Agent
- Ward Crane – Lester White
- Gertrude Astor – Mrs. White
- Otto Hoffman – Mr. Harper
- Maidel Turner – Mrs. Wilson
- Gwen Lee – Pettie Wilson
- Elizabeth Patterson – Mrs. Harper
References
- ↑ White Munden, Kenneth (1997). The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films, 1921-1930. University of California Press. p. 80. ISBN 0-520-20969-9.
- ↑ Monush, Barry (2003). The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965, Volume 1 1. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 587. ISBN 1-557-83551-9.
External links
- The Boy Friend at the Internet Movie Database
- The Boy Friend at SilentEra
- The Boy Friend coming attraction lantern slide
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