Jack Straw (1920)

Name: Jack Straw
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1920-03-14
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Robert Warwick, Carroll McComas, Charles Ogle, Irene Sullivan, Monte du Mont

Jack Straw (1920), directed by William C. deMille, starring Robert Warwick and Carroll McComas.

03/14/1920 BR Comedy 50m

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Synopsis

Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article.

William C. deMilleDirector
Adolph ZukorProducer
Jesse L. LaskyProducer
Elmer HarrisWriter

About the film

Jack Straw is a 1920 American silent comedy film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. William C. deMille directed the film and Robert Warwick and Carroll McComas star. The film is based on a 1908 stage play by W. Somerset Maugham starring John Drew and a young Mary Boland. In 1926 Paramount attempted a remake of this film called The Waiter from the Ritz which was begun and/or completed but never released. James Cruze directed and Raymond Griffith starred; this film, if completed, is now lost. The 1920 film survives at the Library of Congress.

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Plot

Based upon a review of the plot in a film publication, Jack Straw is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article. The girl's mother then gladly announces her daughter's engagement to Jack.

Cast

Robert Warwick as Jack Straw

Carroll McComas as Ethel Parker Jennings

Charles Ogle as Mr. Parker Jennings

Irene Sullivan as Mrs. Wanley

Monte du Mont as Ambrose Holland

Frances Parks as Rose

Lucien Littlefield as Sherlo

Robert Brower as Count of Pomerania

Sylvia Ashton as Mrs. Parker Jennings

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Mayme Kelso (unknown role)

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Trivia

It premiered on March 14, 1920, a Sunday.
It runs 0h50 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosParamount Pictures
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesNo Language
StatusReleased

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William C. deMille Director
Adolph Zukor Producer
Jesse L. Lasky Producer
Elmer Harris Writer
Olga Printzlau Writer

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What is Jack Straw about?

Jack Straw: Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learn…

Who directed Jack Straw?

Jack Straw was directed by William C. deMille in 1920.

Who stars in Jack Straw?

The cast of Jack Straw includes Robert Warwick, Carroll McComas, Charles Ogle, Irene Sullivan and Monte du Mont.

How long is Jack Straw?

Jack Straw runs for 50 minutes, or 0h50.