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Movie Title

The Prince of Avenue A (1920)

Drama | 23 February 1920

Cast:

James J. Corbett, Richard Cummings, Cora Drew [ More ]

Director:

Jack Ford

Writers:

Charles J. Wilson Jr., Charles T. Dazey, Frank M. Dazey

Production Company:

Universal Film Mfg Co.
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HISTORY

Some scenes for this film, which was originally slated to be directed by Rex Ingram, were shot in San Francisco, CA. ...

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Some scenes for this film, which was originally slated to be directed by Rex Ingram, were shot in San Francisco, CA.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
ETR
17 Jan 1920
p. 709
MPN
17 Jan 1920
p. 917
MPN
28 Feb 1920
p. 2120
New York Morning Telegraph
11 Jan 1920
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Variety
27 Feb 1920
p. 47
Wid's
11 Jan 1920
p. 7
DETAILS
Release Date:
23 February 1920
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Universal Film Mfg. Co., Inc.
17 January 1920
LP14651
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
SYNOPSIS

Barry O'Connor, called the Prince of Avenue A for his foppish appearance, is the son of political leader Patrick O'Connor. O'Connor is supporting William Tompkins for mayor, but when Tompkins' daughter Mary ejects Barry from a party at the Tompkins' house, the elder O'Connor becomes enraged and the candidate, fearful of losing the election, insists that Mary escort Barry to the district ball. When Tompkins' rival in the election, Edgar Jones, insults Mary at the ball, Barry protects her. The incident forces the girl to realize that her escort is more than a fop, and the two fall in ...

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Barry O'Connor, called the Prince of Avenue A for his foppish appearance, is the son of political leader Patrick O'Connor. O'Connor is supporting William Tompkins for mayor, but when Tompkins' daughter Mary ejects Barry from a party at the Tompkins' house, the elder O'Connor becomes enraged and the candidate, fearful of losing the election, insists that Mary escort Barry to the district ball. When Tompkins' rival in the election, Edgar Jones, insults Mary at the ball, Barry protects her. The incident forces the girl to realize that her escort is more than a fop, and the two fall in love.

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GENRE
Genre:
Drama


Subject
Subject (Major):
Dandies
Political bosses
Political candidates

Subject (Minor):
Balls (Parties)
Parties
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