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Jack Straw
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Jack Straw

1920-03-14 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article.

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Directors
William C. deMille
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert WarwickRobert WarwickJack Straw
Carroll McComasCarroll McComasEthel Parker Jennings
Charles OgleCharles OgleMr. Parker Jennings
Irene SullivanMrs. Wanley
Monte du MontAmbrose Holland
Frances ParksFrances ParksRose
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldSherlo
Robert BrowerRobert BrowerCount of Pomerania
Sylvia AshtonSylvia AshtonMrs. Parker Jennings
Mayme KelsoMayme Kelso

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