Framing Framers (1917)
Comedy-drama | 30 December 1917
Director:
Ferris HartmanWriters:
Philip J. Hurn , Mildred ConsidineProduction Company:
Triangle Film Corp.The start of principal photography at the Triangle Film Corp. Studios in Culver City, CA, was announced in the 13 October 1917 Motography. The picture was referred to by its working title, External Circumstances. At the time of the article, Triangle was investing approximately $500,000 in expanding its facility to twenty-six acres. One week later, the close of production was reported in the 20 October 1917 Motion Picture News. The film had since been retitled Easy Money. Soon after, the 26 October 1917 Variety stated that Mildred Considine, who wrote the original story for the picture, had left Triangle to become the continuity editor for the Norma Talmadge Film Corp.
The film was released on 30 December 1917 as Framing Framers. At least one source has included A Made-to-Order Derelict as a working title, although this cannot be verified from available publications. Other sources have credited Henri D’Elba as director, but the majority appear to have credited Ferris Hartman.
The 19 January 1918 Exhibitors Herald listed the following edits to the picture, as determined by the Chicago, IL, Board of Censors: In Reel 4, scenes of men being beaten, gagged, choked, and forced into automobiles; in Reel 5, someone being choked during a fight inside a house.
A chart in the 2 March 1918 Motion Picture News indicated that the picture was doing average business across the U.S.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
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The start of principal photography at the Triangle Film Corp. Studios in Culver City, CA, was announced in the 13 October 1917 Motography. The picture was referred to by its working title, External Circumstances. At the time of the article, Triangle was investing approximately $500,000 in expanding its facility to twenty-six acres. One week later, the close of production was reported in the 20 October 1917 Motion Picture News. The film had since been retitled Easy Money. Soon after, the 26 October 1917 Variety stated that Mildred Considine, who wrote the original story for the picture, had left Triangle to become the continuity editor for the Norma Talmadge Film Corp.
The film was released on 30 December 1917 as Framing Framers. At least one source has included A Made-to-Order Derelict as a working title, although this cannot be verified from available publications. Other sources have credited Henri D’Elba as director, but the majority appear to have credited Ferris Hartman.
The 19 January 1918 Exhibitors Herald listed the following edits to the picture, as determined by the Chicago, IL, Board of Censors: In Reel 4, scenes of men being beaten, gagged, choked, and forced into automobiles; in Reel 5, someone being choked during a fight inside a house.
A chart in the 2 March 1918 Motion Picture News indicated that the picture was doing average business across the U.S.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this film on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
Easy Money
External Circumstances
Gordon Travis, a young and ambitious reporter on Sylvester Brandon's newspaper, becomes involved in the political rivalry between two candidates for mayor when he covers the aborted wedding of Ruth Westfall, the daughter of candidate Harrison Westfall. Because Gordon uncovers potentially damaging information about Harrison, the politician sends two thugs to beat him senseless. Sylvester, Harrison’s rival, comes upon the dazed and dishevelled reporter, mistaking him for a derelict. The candidate contends that any tramp, when properly attired, can win acceptance into society, even to the point of marrying an aristocrat. Gordon goes along with the scheme, enabling him to court and win Ruth, which Sylvester hopes will spell political ruin for his opponent. After compelling the two corrupt politicians to abandon their mayoral bids, Gordon decides to seek the office himself, winning the election and a ...
Gordon Travis, a young and ambitious reporter on Sylvester Brandon's newspaper, becomes involved in the political rivalry between two candidates for mayor when he covers the aborted wedding of Ruth Westfall, the daughter of candidate Harrison Westfall. Because Gordon uncovers potentially damaging information about Harrison, the politician sends two thugs to beat him senseless. Sylvester, Harrison’s rival, comes upon the dazed and dishevelled reporter, mistaking him for a derelict. The candidate contends that any tramp, when properly attired, can win acceptance into society, even to the point of marrying an aristocrat. Gordon goes along with the scheme, enabling him to court and win Ruth, which Sylvester hopes will spell political ruin for his opponent. After compelling the two corrupt politicians to abandon their mayoral bids, Gordon decides to seek the office himself, winning the election and a wife.
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