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Bringing Up Betty (1919)

During a lawn party at his New York home, steel magnate Theodore Morton claims he is bankrupt as a deterrent to Lord Dormer and the Duke of Medonia, two fortune hunters competing for his niece, Betty. After the suitors depart, unscrupulous Carl Gates is informed by his fiancée, banker's secretary Adele Shelby, that Theodore was lying. Carl pursues Betty, who accepts his proposal with the belief that the marriage will benefit her uncle. During a yachting expedition with Carl, Betty falls overboard and is rescued by architect Tom Waring, who is competing in a race. Tom wins with Betty on board, and a romance develops.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Evelyn GreeleyEvelyn GreeleyBetty Morton
  • Photo of Reginald DennyReginald DennyTom Waring
  • Photo of Grace CarlyleGrace CarlyleAdele Shelby
  • Photo of Maude Turner GordonMaude Turner GordonMrs. Potter
  • Photo of Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceDuke of Medonia
  • Photo of Lyster ChambersLyster ChambersCarl Gates
  • Photo of Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonTheodore Morton
  • Photo of Joseph WeberJoseph WeberSilas Potter
  • Photo of Oliver SmithOliver SmithLord Dormer
  • Photo of Grace HansenGrace HansenEdna

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