The Soapsuds Lady

The Soapsuds Lady

The Soapsuds Lady

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The Soapsuds Lady

1926

0h 20m

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Comedy

Overview

Betty’s parents are eager to achieve financial security and believe she is their ticket to wealth. They are easily deceived by a villain who poses as a rich man by wearing expensive, hired clothes. Despite her parents' pressure to marry the "wealthy" imposter, Betty is in love with Jack, a young man who once saved her life. Jack is currently engaged to a society girl he does not love. Through a series of fast-paced gags and fortunate circumstances, the two lovers manage to outmaneuver the villain and Betty's parents, eventually realizing their ambition to marry one another.

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10 members

Acting

Alice Day

Betty Tucker

Alice Day

Acting

William McCall

Hank Tucker - Betty's Father

William McCall

Acting

Sunshine Hart

Mrs. Tucker - Betty's Mother

Sunshine Hart

Acting

Eugenia Gilbert

Irene Uppington

Eugenia Gilbert

Acting

Ruth Taylor

Bathing Beauty

Ruth Taylor

Acting

Marion McDonald

Minor Role (uncredited)

Marion McDonald

Acting

Roger Moore

Minor Role (uncredited)

Roger Moore

Acting

Billy Gilbert

Grandpa Tucker

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Acting

Barney Hellum

Waldo Finkle

No Image

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Danny O'Shea

Jack Norton

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