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The Saphead

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The simple-minded son of a rich financier must find his own way in the world.
Director
Herbert Blaché, Winchell Smith
Year
1920
Genre
comedy, drama, romance
Box Office
N/A
Production
Metro Pictures Corporation
Awards
1 nomination
Edward Jobson
Reverend Murray Hilton
Edward Jobson
Agnes Gates
Beulah Booker
Edward Connelly
Mr. Musgrave
Edward Connelly
Watson Flint
Edward Alexander
Irving Cummings
Mark Turner
Irving Cummings
Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke
Odette Tyler
Carol Holloway
Rose Turner
Carol Holloway
Jack Livingston
Dr. George Wainright
Jack Livingston
William H. Crane
Nicholas Van Alstyne
William H. Crane
Buster Keaton
Bertie Van Alstyne
Buster Keaton
Hattie
Katherine Albert
George Berrell
Jim Hardy from Arizona
George Berrell
Valet
Henry Clauss
Hathaway
Alfred Hollingsworth
Henrietta Reynolds
Helen Holte
Hutchins
Jeffrey Williams
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Story
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A little street where money is everything- and everything is money. - The Saphead 00:12
A little street where money is everything- and everything is...
Nicholas Van Alstyne- known, loved, and feared as "The Old Nick of The Street." - The Saphead 00:08
Nicholas Van Alstyne- known, loved, and feared as "The ...
Old Nick's very private secretary -- "Mr. Musgrave." - The Saphead 00:05
Old Nick's very private secretary -- "Mr. Musgrave...
"You tell him that Jim Hardy from Arizona is here." - The Saphead 00:05
"You tell him that Jim Hardy from Arizona is here."...
"I used to pal with this old boy out west." - The Saphead 00:07
"I used to pal with this old boy out west."
"The Henrietta mine -- she's the all-fired biggest proposition I ever seen." - The Saphead 00:07
"The Henrietta mine -- she's the all-fired biggest...
"Jim, you know more about a mine than anybody on earth -- except me --" - The Saphead 00:06
"Jim, you know more about a mine than anybody on earth ...
"I want a broker -- send for Watson Flint." - The Saphead 00:05
"I want a broker -- send for Watson Flint."
"If you say the Henrietta is that big -- watch me gamble on her!" - The Saphead 00:07
"If you say the Henrietta is that big -- watch me gambl...
Mark Turner had succeeded in marrying Old Nick's daughter - - The Saphead 00:12
Mark Turner had succeeded in marrying Old Nick's daught...
His morning mail as usual was all bills and no business. - The Saphead 00:15
His morning mail as usual was all bills and no business.
I am destitute and very ill. I must see you. Henrietta Reynolds - The Saphead 00:12
I am destitute and very ill. I must see you. Henrietta Reyno...
"Go back and tell her she'll hear from me in a day or two." - The Saphead 00:08
"Go back and tell her she'll hear from me in a day...
"I came to invite you to lunch." - The Saphead 00:05
"I came to invite you to lunch."
"I'm afraid you'd find me rotten company." - The Saphead 00:05
"I'm afraid you'd find me rotten...
"I work like a dog, Rose -- but I don't get anywhere." - The Saphead 00:07
"I work like a dog, Rose -- but I don't get anywhe...
"Your father's commissions are worth a fortune to a broker - - The Saphead 00:20
"Your father's commissions are worth a fortune to ...
Old Nick's castle. - The Saphead 00:05
Old Nick's castle.
Bertie Van Alstyne, Esquire, his father's hope and pride, - The Saphead 00:08
Bertie Van Alstyne, Esquire, his father's hope and prid...
"I want to talk to you about the way you treat Mark." - The Saphead 00:07
"I want to talk to you about the way you treat Mark.&qu...
"You keep away -- I'll see her, and try to get your letters back." - The Saphead 00:09
"You keep away -- I'll see her, and try to get you...
"If you'll stop talking I'll see what I can do for your Mark." - The Saphead 00:07
"If you'll stop talking I'll see what I can d...
Bertie had been in love for years and decided something must be done about it. - The Saphead 00:08
Bertie had been in love for years and decided something must...
Nick's ward, Agnes, was the girl Bertie loved. He had confided this - - The Saphead 00:12
Nick's ward, Agnes, was the girl Bertie loved. He had c...
"Agnes has telegraphed that she's coming home from school today." - The Saphead 00:19
"Agnes has telegraphed that she's coming home from...
"What's happened to you lately? Getting home at daylight - - The Saphead 00:10
"What's happened to you lately? Getting home at da...
"I am leading a fast life because I am in love with Agnes." - The Saphead 00:07
"I am leading a fast life because I am in love with Agn...
How to win the modern girl by Judith Blakely - The Saphead 00:25
How to win the modern girl by Judith Blakely
Agnes was to arrive at the Grand Central - - The Saphead 00:10
Agnes was to arrive at the Grand Central -
Agnes was an orphan -- whom Nick has brought up as his own child. - The Saphead 00:09
Agnes was an orphan -- whom Nick has brought up as his own c...
"Nobody met me." - The Saphead 00:13
"Nobody met me."
"Ask Hutchins to let me know as soon as Mr. Bertie comes in." - The Saphead 00:19
"Ask Hutchins to let me know as soon as Mr. Bertie come...
"I was waiting for someone -- but she didn't come." - The Saphead 00:06
"I was waiting for someone -- but she didn't come....
Trash - The Saphead 00:18
Trash
"I'm having rotten luck -- lend me a couple of thousand." - The Saphead 00:07
"I'm having rotten luck -- lend me a couple of tho...
"What are they made of?" - The Saphead 00:14
"What are they made of?"
"Your winnings, Mr. V. -- thirty-eight thousand." - The Saphead 00:10
"Your winnings, Mr. V. -- thirty-eight thousand."
Bertie sees a chance to get a real reputation as a sport -- - The Saphead 00:08
Bertie sees a chance to get a real reputation as a sport --
RAID ON GAMBLING PALACE. SON OF NICHOLAS VAN ALSTYNE AMONG THOSE PRESENT. - The Saphead 00:18
RAID ON GAMBLING PALACE. SON OF NICHOLAS VAN ALSTYNE AMONG T...
"If you love Agnes, why didn't you meet her?" - The Saphead 00:09
"If you love Agnes, why didn't you meet her?"
"I heard you tell Rose that you loved me -- and I love you, too." - The Saphead 00:08
"I heard you tell Rose that you loved me -- and I love ...
"I've tricked you into loving me -- when you know the truth - - The Saphead 00:10
"I've tricked you into loving me -- when you know ...
"Tell me --" - The Saphead 00:09
"Tell me --"
"I've tried my best to get over it -- but I can't -- and I still kneel down - - The Saphead 00:14
"I've tried my best to get over it -- but I can�...
"Bertie, who is Henrietta?" - The Saphead 00:13
"Bertie, who is Henrietta?"
"You've got to get out and shift for yourself -- - The Saphead 00:28
"You've got to get out and shift for yourself --
"If you've had the impertinence to ask Agnes to marry you--" - The Saphead 00:06
"If you've had the impertinence to ask Agnes to ma...
"-- I suppose I've got to give you a little more." - The Saphead 00:06
"-- I suppose I've got to give you a little more.&...
Bankers Trust Company 1,000,000 $ - The Saphead 00:07
Bankers Trust Company 1,000,000 $
"Not another word about marrying Agnes until you go to work ---- - The Saphead 00:11
"Not another word about marrying Agnes until you go to ...
Poor Bertie-- cut off with a million -- moved into humble quarters at the Ritz. - The Saphead 00:09
Poor Bertie-- cut off with a million -- moved into humble qu...
Watson Flint -- Nick's broker, and a friend of the family. - The Saphead 00:07
Watson Flint -- Nick's broker, and a friend of the fami...
"I've got to go into business like you and Mark Turner." - The Saphead 00:07
"I've got to go into business like you and Mark Tu...
Dearest Agnes, you wanted me to go into business so I have gone. - The Saphead 00:10
Dearest Agnes, you wanted me to go into business so I have g...
"I bought a seat on the Stock Exchange for a hundred thousand dollars." - The Saphead 00:27
"I bought a seat on the Stock Exchange for a hundred th...
"If father won't let us marry, perhaps you'll keep it to remember me by." - The Saphead 00:17
"If father won't let us marry, perhaps you'll...
"We can't now, Bertie -- we must make arrangements first -- - The Saphead 00:11
"We can't now, Bertie -- we must make arrangements...
"Leon, we're to be married secretly Tuesday evening -- - The Saphead 00:08
"Leon, we're to be married secretly Tuesday evenin...
"It would be a wonderful surprise for her -- - The Saphead 00:09
"It would be a wonderful surprise for her --
You can never be sure a woman will be on time -- even for her wedding. - The Saphead 00:11
You can never be sure a woman will be on time -- even for he...
"But, Agnes -- you mustn't run away -- we'll have the wedding here!" - The Saphead 00:06
"But, Agnes -- you mustn't run away -- we'll ...
"Get out one of her little white dresses -- and she can wear my wedding veil." - The Saphead 00:08
"Get out one of her little white dresses -- and she can...
"I'll manage father, and send for the Reverend Murray Hilton." - The Saphead 00:06
"I'll manage father, and send for the Reverend Mur...
"I took you into business because Rose wanted me to - - The Saphead 00:09
"I took you into business because Rose wanted me to -
"I've given you power of attorney because I'm going on a cruise Wednesday - - The Saphead 00:12
"I've given you power of attorney because I'm...
"Bertie and Agnes are going to be married tonight --" - The Saphead 00:06
"Bertie and Agnes are going to be married tonight --&qu...
"All right -- let 'em be married in here -- or down cellar -- or on the roof --" - The Saphead 00:12
"All right -- let 'em be married in here -- or dow...
"I'm through with you --" - The Saphead 00:10
"I'm through with you --"
For the Minister - The Saphead 00:11
For the Minister
"I'll put one in every pocket -- then when the minister asks me -- there you are!" - The Saphead 00:09
"I'll put one in every pocket -- then when the min...
(Address) Henrietta Reynolds 518 S. Vine St, Omaha, Nebraska - The Saphead 00:14
(Address) Henrietta Reynolds 518 S. Vine St, Omaha, Nebraska
"Henrietta is dead -- and I gave her my sacred word I'd put these into your hands." - The Saphead 00:09
"Henrietta is dead -- and I gave her my sacred word I&#...
A dying mother appeals to you - Have mercy on my little one. - - The Saphead 00:15
A dying mother appeals to you - Have mercy on my little one....
"I'm sorry this blow has come, Rose -- I've tried to keep it from you --" - The Saphead 00:07
"I'm sorry this blow has come, Rose -- I've t...
"Bertie, these belong to you ---- they're from Henrietta." - The Saphead 00:08
"Bertie, these belong to you ---- they're from Hen...
Bertie's valet had planned a great surprise for the bridal couple. - The Saphead 00:11
Bertie's valet had planned a great surprise for the bri...
Tortured by thoughts of Agnes -- Bertie hopes a visit to - - The Saphead 00:14
Tortured by thoughts of Agnes -- Bertie hopes a visit to -
"This is a new member -- Mr. Van Alstyne." - The Saphead 00:06
"This is a new member -- Mr. Van Alstyne."
"Mr. Turner wants to see you at Van Alstyne's office right away." - The Saphead 00:07
"Mr. Turner wants to see you at Van Alstyne's offi...
Do all these seats cost a hundred thousand dollars - The Saphead 00:06
Do all these seats cost a hundred thousand dollars
HE'S NEW MAKE HIM WELCOME - The Saphead 00:06
HE'S NEW MAKE HIM WELCOME
Knowing that the truth about Henrietta Reynolds must soon come to light, - The Saphead 00:13
Knowing that the truth about Henrietta Reynolds must soon co...
With Nick out of the way, Mark sees a chance to clean up a fortune - - The Saphead 00:12
With Nick out of the way, Mark sees a chance to clean up a f...
"Mr. Van Alstyne notified you that I would be in - - The Saphead 00:08
"Mr. Van Alstyne notified you that I would be in -
"I want you to sell 'Henrietta Mine' until you have - - The Saphead 00:09
"I want you to sell 'Henrietta Mine' until yo...
"I can't accept a commission of that size without security." - The Saphead 00:06
"I can't accept a commission of that size without ...
"Great heavens, Turner! -- these securities belong to your father-in-law!" - The Saphead 00:14
"Great heavens, Turner! -- these securities belong to y...
Bertie's introduction to the Floor grows more and more informal. - The Saphead 00:06
Bertie's introduction to the Floor grows more and more ...
"All they do here is knock off hats -- but I enjoy it -- it occupies the mind." - The Saphead 00:09
"All they do here is knock off hats -- but I enjoy it -...
"I'm going out to get some new ones so I can play it again." - The Saphead 00:08
"I'm going out to get some new ones so I can play ...
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The simple-minded son of a rich financier must find his own way in the world.

User Rating: 5.0 (1 rating)
Director: Herbert Blaché, Winchell Smith
Writer: Bronson Howard, Victor Mapes, June Mathis
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Genre: comedy, drama, romance
Year: 1920
MetaScore: N/A/100
ImdbRating: 6.1
BoxOffice: N/A
Released: 20 Sep 1920
Awards: 1 nomination
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