His Picture in the Papers
1916
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Comedy
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62 minutes
Directed by John Emerson and written by Anita Loos, this 1916 silent comedy stars Douglas Fairbanks as Pete Prindle. To marry his sweetheart, Pete must prove his worth by getting his photo in the newspapers. After several failed publicity stunts, he achieves fame by heroically thwarting a train wreck, establishing Fairbanks’ signature persona of the energetic, athletic American go-getter.
Stars:
Douglas Fairbanks, Clarence Handyside, Rene Boucicault, Jean Temple, Charles Butler, Loretta Blake, Homer Hunt, Helena Rupport, Erich von Stroheim
Release: 1916
Duration: 62 minutes
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