Manhandled (1924)

Drama | 4 August 1924

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HISTORY

According to the 22 Jan 1924 FD, Manhandled was one of five consecutive collaborations between director Allan Dwan and actress Gloria Sawnson for the Famous Players-Lasky Corp. A 17 Feb 1924 FD item indicated filming was scheduled to begin the following day at the Paramount Pictures studios in Long Island, NY.
       Manhandled was first screened in New York City on 27 Jul 1924 at the Rivoli Theatre, as reported by the 26 Jul 1924 Moving Picture World.
       The project marked the theatrical motion picture debut of actor Ian Keith. ...

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According to the 22 Jan 1924 FD, Manhandled was one of five consecutive collaborations between director Allan Dwan and actress Gloria Sawnson for the Famous Players-Lasky Corp. A 17 Feb 1924 FD item indicated filming was scheduled to begin the following day at the Paramount Pictures studios in Long Island, NY.
       Manhandled was first screened in New York City on 27 Jul 1924 at the Rivoli Theatre, as reported by the 26 Jul 1924 Moving Picture World.
       The project marked the theatrical motion picture debut of actor Ian Keith.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Film Daily
22 Jan 1924
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Film Daily
17 Feb 1924
p. 29
Film Daily
3 Aug 1924
p. 6
Motion Picture Magazine
Aug 1924--Jan 1925
p. 70
Moving Picture World
26 Jul 1924
p. 289
New York Times
29 Jul 1924
p. 9
Variety
30 Jul 1924
p. 24
CAST
PRODUCTION CREDITS
NAME
PARENT COMPANY
PRODUCTION COMPANY
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
NAME
CREDITED AS
CREDIT
DIRECTOR
PRODUCERS
WRITERS
Frank W. Tuttle
Scen
William Le Baron
Supv ed
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hal Rosson
Dir of photog
FILM EDITOR
Film ed
SOURCES
LITERARY
Based on the short story "Manhandled" by Arthur Stringer in Satuday Evening Post (29 Mar 1924).
LITERARY SOURCE AUTHOR
DETAILS
Release Date:
4 August 1924
Premiere Information:
New York opening: 27 Jul 1924
Production Date:
began 18 Feb 1924
Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
22 July 1924
LP20414
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
6,998
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

When her boyfriend, Jimmy, forgets a date, Tessie McGuire, a department store clerk, attends a party at the studio of Robert Brandt where she makes a hit with impersonations. There Riccardi offers her a job impersonating a Russian countess in his style emporium. While she is fighting off suitors, Jimmy becomes successful with his automobile invention; but when he returns to find Tessie wealthy in gowns he accuses her of being "manhandled." Repenting her mistake, she is forgiven when he realizes her true ...

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When her boyfriend, Jimmy, forgets a date, Tessie McGuire, a department store clerk, attends a party at the studio of Robert Brandt where she makes a hit with impersonations. There Riccardi offers her a job impersonating a Russian countess in his style emporium. While she is fighting off suitors, Jimmy becomes successful with his automobile invention; but when he returns to find Tessie wealthy in gowns he accuses her of being "manhandled." Repenting her mistake, she is forgiven when he realizes her true feelings.

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Sub-genre:
Society


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Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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