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Getting Even (1909): Cast

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Getting Even is a 1909 short comedy directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Billy Quirk as Bud (as William A. Quirk), Mack Sennett and Mary Pickford. It runs 7 minutes.

Getting Even (1909) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Getting Even About?

The premise of Getting Even without spoilers.

In the mining camp every young man vies for Lucy’s attention, leaving the timid Bud hopeless. At a dance in the noisy hall, Bud masquerades as a woman, causing the men to chase him and abandon Lucy. When his costume is stripped away, the embarrassed suitors shy away, and Bud finally spends the rest of the evening dancing with Lucy.

Cast & crew

Getting Even Cast & Characters

Billy Quirk leads the cast as Bud (as William A. Quirk), with Mack Sennett as Miner and Mary Pickford as Miss Lucy. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 16 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Getting Even FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Getting Even, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Getting Even?

Getting Even runs 7 minutes.

When was Getting Even released?

Getting Even was released on September 12, 1909.

Who directed Getting Even?

Getting Even was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of Getting Even?

Getting Even stars Billy Quirk as Bud (as William A. Quirk), Mack Sennett as Miner and Mary Pickford as Miss Lucy, among 16 credited actors.

Does Getting Even have a post-credit scene?

No. Getting Even has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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