His Picture in the Papers (1916): Cast & Where to Watch
His Picture in the Papers is a 1916 comedy directed by John Emerson, starring Douglas Fairbanks as Pete Prindle, Erich von Stroheim and Nick Thompson. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- John Emerson
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Fine Arts Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is His Picture in the Papers About?
The premise of His Picture in the Papers without spoilers.
After wrecking a car, being thrown from a train, and knocking out a champion middleweight—only to lose a brawl with two hulking policemen—Fairbanks embodies boisterous American vigor. Produced at Reliance Studios in Yonkers, the short cemented his pop‑hero image and introduced him to writer Anita Loos and future husband‑director John Emerson, whose theme centered on the nation’s fascination with publicity.
His Picture in the Papers Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- newspaper
- car accident
- train
- satire
- vegetarian
- publicity
Where to Watch His Picture in the Papers
Stream it on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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His Picture in the Papers Cast & Characters
Douglas Fairbanks leads the cast as Pete Prindle, with Erich von Stroheim as One of the Weazels (uncredited) and Nick Thompson as Ticket Agent (uncredited). Directed by John Emerson; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Emerson
- Douglas Fairbanks as Pete Prindle
- Erich von Stroheim as One of the Weazels (uncredited)
- Nick Thompson as Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- Loretta Blake as Christine Cadwalader
Also Starring in His Picture in the Papers
· 7 more- Jean Temple Pearl Prindle
- Charles Butler Cassius Cadwalader
- Clarence Handyside Proteus Prindle
- Rene Boucicault Pansy Prindle
- Homer Hunt Melville
- Terry McGovern Referee (uncredited)
- Helena Rupport Olga
His Picture in the Papers Also Known As
Also known as “L'eroico salvataggio del diretto di Atlantic”.
- Also known as
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- L'eroico salvataggio del diretto di Atlantic
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His Picture in the Papers FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of His Picture in the Papers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is His Picture in the Papers?
His Picture in the Papers runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was His Picture in the Papers released?
His Picture in the Papers was released on February 13, 1916.
Who directed His Picture in the Papers?
His Picture in the Papers was directed by John Emerson.
More films by John Emerson Who is in the cast of His Picture in the Papers?
His Picture in the Papers stars Douglas Fairbanks as Pete Prindle, Erich von Stroheim as One of the Weazels (uncredited) and Nick Thompson as Ticket Agent (uncredited), among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch His Picture in the Papers?
In the US, His Picture in the Papers is streaming on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does His Picture in the Papers have a post-credit scene?
No. His Picture in the Papers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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