Movie Description
Sham
(1921)Overview
Based upon a description in a film publication,[3] Katherine Van Riper (Clayton) is an extravagant young society girl who is very much in debt, and her wealthy aunts and uncle refuse to give her any money. Katherine is desperate enough that she is considering marrying the wealthy Montee Buck (Hiers), although she is in love with the westerner Tom Jaffrey (Fillmore), who says he is poor. Finally, Katherine decides to sell the famous Van Riper pearls, pay off her debts, and marry Tom. However, upon examination the jewelry turns out to be paste, with her father having sold the genuine pearls several years earlier before his death. Montee is assured by the aunts that Katherine will marry him and tells this to Tom. Tom is about to leave town when Uncle James (Ricketts) steps in and pays off Katherine's debts, leaving the niece free to marry Tom.
Featured Crew
Cast
Katherine Van Riper
Tom Jaffrey
Jeriamiah Buck
Aunt Bella
Montee Buck
Aunt Louisa
Bolton (as Arthur Carewe)
Uncle James (as Thomas Ricketts)
Clementine Vickers
Maud Buck
Rosie
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Facts
Original TitleSham
Status Released
Release Information
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1921-05-05
Original Language
Runtime 00h 50m
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
