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Romantic comedy

Good References (1920): Cast

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Good References is a 1920 romantic comedy directed by Roy William Neill, starring Constance Talmadge as Mary Wayne, Ned Sparks and Mona Lisa. It runs 1 hour.

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Good References (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Good References About?

The premise of Good References without spoilers.

Mary, a down‑on‑her‑luck woman with no references, can’t find work. When a friend becomes ill, she pretends to be her and takes a secretarial position for an elderly socialite. Her fortunes quickly sour as she is asked to introduce the socialite’s wayward nephew to high society, only to spend the rest of the film rescuing him from one scandal after another.

Good References Themes & Keywords

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  • job seeker
  • prizefighter
  • landlady
  • catholic priest
  • punching bag
  • boxing gloves
  • fight trainer
  • powder puff
  • impersonation
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Good References Cast & Characters

Constance Talmadge leads the cast as Mary Wayne, with Ned Sparks as Peter Stearns and Mona Lisa as Nell Norcross (as Mona Liza). Directed by Roy William Neill; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Good References FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Good References?

Good References runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Good References released?

Good References was released on August 1, 1920.

Who directed Good References?

Good References was directed by Roy William Neill.

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Who is in the cast of Good References?

Good References stars Constance Talmadge as Mary Wayne, Ned Sparks as Peter Stearns and Mona Lisa as Nell Norcross (as Mona Liza), among 6 credited actors.

Does Good References have a post-credit scene?

No. Good References has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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