His Picture in the Papers

His Picture in the Papers 1916 is an American silent comedy film written and directed by John Emerson. Anita Loos also wrote the films scenario. The film stars Douglas Fairbanks and Loretta Blake and features Eric von Stroheim in a minor role.

After a misunderstanding, he washes up on the shore in his pajamas after falling off a cruise ship, and proceeds to beat two police officers, his name is withheld by the newspaper. Finally, he saves many people on a train from a group of thugs intent on murdering Cassius by preventing a collision with another rail car. He receives a front page article in every major local newspaper and a large photo as well which pleases everyone.The film was produced by Fine Arts Film Company for 42,599.94, and distributed by the Triangle Film Corporation. Portions of the film were shot at the WillatTriangle Studio in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Other sequences were shot in Yonkers and Atlantic City. A boxing scene featured in the film was shot at Sharkeys Athletic Club, a boxing club, on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. ........

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