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  • Better Times (1919)
  • 50 min | Drama
Better Times (1919)
50 min | Drama

Nancy Scroggs, the daughter of the owner of a once-famous but now-struggling hotel, hatches a plan to draw in new customers. She picks up Peter Alstyne, a young man following his doctor's orders of a strict diet and a relaxing vacation, at...See moreNancy Scroggs, the daughter of the owner of a once-famous but now-struggling hotel, hatches a plan to draw in new customers. She picks up Peter Alstyne, a young man following his doctor's orders of a strict diet and a relaxing vacation, at the train station and convinces him--using the philosophy of Christian Science--to disregard his doctor's orders and stay at their hotel and eat all he wants. Soon he and Nancy fall in love and the hotel begins to pick up business again. But soon Peter receives a letter that changes everything for both him and Nancy. Written by [email protected] See less
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Director
King Vidor (as King W. Vidor)
Writer
King Vidor (screenplay) (as King W. Vidor) (story) (as King W. Vidor)
Cinematographer
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Updated Jun 22, 1919

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Jun 22, 1919 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Zasu Pitts
Nancy Scroggs Nancy Scroggs   See fewer
David Butler
Peter Van Alstyne Peter Van Alstyne   See fewer
Jack McDonald
Ezra Scroggs Ezra Scroggs   See fewer
William De Vaull
Si Whittaker (as William De Vaulle) Si Whittaker (as William De Vaulle)   See fewer
Hugh Fay
Jack Ransom Jack Ransom   See fewer
Georgia Woodthorpe
A Young Old Lady A Young Old Lady   See fewer
Julanne Johnston
Actress (as Julianne Johnstone) Actress (as Julianne Johnstone)   See fewer
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