Good References (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1920 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1920, Good References is a komödie and liebesfilm film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 60 minutes. “POWDER PUFF VS. BOXING GLOVES” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The plot revolves around a down-on-her-luck woman named Mary whose lack of references makes it impossible for her to gain employment. When a friend falls ill, Mary impersonates her in order to take a job as secretary to an elderly socialite. Things immediately start going downhill when she is tasked to introduce a ne'er-do-well nephew to high society—but ends up bailing him out of a string of scandals instead.

Who’s in it. Good References stars Constance Talmadge as Mary Wayne, Vincent Coleman as William Marshall, Ned Sparks as Peter Stearns and Nellie Parker Spaulding as Aunt Caroline, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Good References has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good References page.

If you liked it. Fans of Good References tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Good References (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good References change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Good References worth watching?
Good References holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Good References?
Good References stars Constance Talmadge, Vincent Coleman, Ned Sparks, Nellie Parker Spaulding and Mona Lisa.
When was Good References released?
Good References was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.