The Frame Up


1917

Film Details

Release Date
May 7, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Film Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Jeffrey Claiborne, the son of the wealthy Avery Claiborne, rejects his father's offer of a position in the firm in favor of the life of adventure. While driving his father to the office one day, Jeffrey overtakes a taxi driver who is annoying a young girl. After Jeffrey rescues Jane Anne, the girl, her mother, Mrs. Moir, a former underworld figure and now owner of a taxi company, offers Jeffrey a job. When some well-known crooks take refuge in her home, Mrs. Moir, fearing exposure, does not dare give them away, and Jeffrey's love for Jane leads him to defend her mother for which he is arrested. He escapes, elopes with Jane and is again arrested after the wedding ceremony. Through his acquaintance with the chief of police, Jeffrey is able to exonerate both himself and his mother-in-law. He then takes his bride to his father's house where they are welcomed by the senior Claiborne, who believes that now that his son has taken a wife, he will finally settle down.

Film Details

Release Date
May 7, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Film Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.
Country
United States

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Notes

The Frame Up was re-released in an edited version by American as High Gear Jeffrey in 1921. William Spencer's name appeared in cast lists at the time. (See AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1921-30; F2.2483.)