A Petticoat Pilot


1918

Film Details

Also Known As
Mary-'Gusta
Release Date
Feb 4, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Pallas Pictures
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Mary-'Gusta by Joseph C. Lincoln (New York, 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,575ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

When the third partner in their small Cape Cod trading business dies, Shad Gould and Zoeth Hamilton adopt his little daughter, Mary-'Gusta. After several years, the two old salts decide that Mary should be properly educated and send her to an exclusive school in Boston, telling her that her father left her a large fortune. In Boston, Mary meets Crawford Smith, but their happiness together is threatened when she learns that he is the son of Edgar Fuller (alias Smith), a scoundrel who had run off with Zoeth's wife and stolen his money. Having discovered that Shad and Zoeth, in order to pay her bills, are nearing bankruptcy, Mary returns to Cape Cod and, with her capable management, saves the business. Crawford's father dies, leaving a letter of apology to Shad and Zoeth, whereupon the two young people become engaged.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mary-'Gusta
Release Date
Feb 4, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Pallas Pictures
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Mary-'Gusta by Joseph C. Lincoln (New York, 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,575ft (5 reels)

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Notes

The picture's working title was Mary-'Gusta.