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Away Goes Prudence

1920-07-01 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

Prudence, a young society woman and aviatrix, is forbidden to continue flying by her fiancé Hewitt and her father. In defiance, she stages her own kidnapping, but Hewitt discovers the ruse and arranges a real abduction to teach her a lesson. His plan backfires, and the kidnappers rob him and capture Prudence. In order to save herself, Prudence pretends to join the gang.

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Directors
John S. Robertson
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billie BurkeBillie BurkePrudence Thorne
Percy MarmontPercy MarmontHewitt Harland
Maude Turner GordonMaude Turner GordonAunt Prudence Thorne
Charles LaneCharles LaneMr. Thorne
Dorothy WaltersMrs. Ryan
Bradley BarkerBradley BarkerMichael Ryan
M.W. RaleChinaman
Albert HackettAlbert HackettJimmie Ryan

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