Quarantined Rivals
Quarantined Rivals is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Robert Agnew, Kathleen Collins and John Miljan.[1] It was produced by the independent studio Gotham Pictures. It was based on a 1906 short story of the same title by George Randolph Chester.
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| Directed by | Archie Mayo |
| Written by | Al Boasberg |
| Based on | Quarantined Rivals by George Randolph Chester |
| Produced by | Samuel Sax |
| Starring | Robert Agnew Kathleen Collins John Miljan |
| Cinematography | Ray June |
| Edited by | Edith Wakeling |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lumas Film Corporation Gaumont British Distributors (UK) |
Release date | February 28, 1927 |
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Synopsis
The plot revolves around Bruce Farney (a football player) and his attempts to woo Elsie Peyton in the face of competition from a rival, as well as becoming mixed up with an attractive manicurist Minette. Complications ensue when both Bruce and his rival are forced to quarantine together due to smallpox.
Cast
- Robert Agnew as Bruce Farney
- Kathleen Collins as Elsie Peyton
- John Miljan as Ed, the barber
- Ray Hallor as Robert Howard
- Viora Daniel as Minette, the manicurist
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Joe, the plumber
- Clarissa Selwynne as Mrs. Peyton
- George C. Pearce as Mr. Peyton
- William A. O'Connor as Mort
- Josephine Borio as Maid
References
- Munden p.624
Bibliography
- Connelly, Robert B. The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2. December Press, 1998.
- Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press, 1997.
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