The Spender (1919 film)

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The Spender
Directed by Charles Swickard
Screenplay byAlbert G. Kenyon
George D. Baker
Based onthe short story, "The Spender"
by Frederick Orin Bartlett
Produced byGeorge D. Baker
Starring Bert Lytell
Thomas Jefferson
William V. Mong
Cinematography Robert Kurrle
Production
company
Release date
  • January 6, 1919 (1919-01-06)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Spender is a 1919 American silent comedy film, directed by Charles Swickard. It stars Bert Lytell, Thomas Jefferson, and William V. Mong, and was released on January 6, 1919.

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References

  1. "The Spender". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 28, 2018.