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  • Betty Be Good (1917)
  • Comedy, Drama
Betty Be Good (1917)
Comedy, Drama

Betty, the pretty daughter of Jonathan Brownlee, a retired capitalist, is impulsive and mischievous, delighting in pranks that keep her father and the servants of the household in perpetual apprehension. Brownlee's stock phrase is "Betty ...See moreBetty, the pretty daughter of Jonathan Brownlee, a retired capitalist, is impulsive and mischievous, delighting in pranks that keep her father and the servants of the household in perpetual apprehension. Brownlee's stock phrase is "Betty Be Good," constant, though rather futile, appeal on his part to the high-spirited girl, who tells her friends she is weary of being lectured on her tomboy achievements. Peter Madison, mayor of the city, is at enmity with Millionaire Brownlee over political matters. He has a son, Jimmy Madison, who is masquerading as a uniformed policeman in order to detect grafters on the force. Brownlee secures what he believes to be evidence of political crookedness on the part of the mayor. The documents are lost when Betty, in one of her escapades, drives off with the car in which her father has left them. Jimmy arrests Betty for stealing the car and papers, being unaware of her identity. Betty and Jimmy fall in love, and the denouement does not come until Millionaire Brownlee's suspicions against Mayor Madison are proved unfounded and the two men shake hands. Jimmy reveals himself to Betty in his true character and the drama ends happily. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Writer
Will M. Ritchey (story)
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Updated Jul 16, 1917

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Jul 16, 1917 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Jackie Saunders
Betty Brownlee Betty Brownlee   See fewer
Arthur Shirley
Jimmy Madison Jimmy Madison   See fewer
Leslie T. Peacocke
Jonathan Brownlee Jonathan Brownlee   See fewer
Mollie McConnell
Mrs. Sarah Lenox Mrs. Sarah Lenox   See fewer
Ben Rossier
Grigg's Grigg's   See fewer
Dad Voute
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Mignon Le Brun
Jenny (as Mignon LeBrun) Jenny (as Mignon LeBrun)   See fewer
Albert Ellis
Mayor Madison (as Albert B. Ellis) Mayor Madison (as Albert B. Ellis)   See fewer
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