Phil-for-Short (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1919, Phil-for-Short is a comedy film directed by Oscar Apfel, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A feisty, independent young woman, Damophilia Illington ("Phil" for short, hence the title), the daughter of a progressive university professor, is devastated by the sudden death of her father. The town's banker, an arrogant stuffed shirt, wants to marry Phil and has himself declared her guardian. Not wanting to marry him, she quickly leaves town and lands a job at a nearby university as an assistant to a professor of Greek literature (an area in which her father trained her) who is bitter and resentful after the breakup of his engagement to a woman who, it turned out, had been lying to him. "Phil", however, is determined to win him over.
Who’s in it. Phil-for-Short stars Evelyn Greeley as Damophilia Illington, Charles Walcott as Professor Illington, James A. Furey as Pat Mehan and Jack Drumier as Donald MacWrath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Phil-for-Short has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phil-for-Short page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phil-for-Short tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phil-for-Short (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phil-for-Short change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phil-for-Short worth watching?
- Phil-for-Short holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phil-for-Short?
- Phil-for-Short stars Evelyn Greeley, Charles Walcott, James A. Furey, Jack Drumier and Ann Eggleston.
- When was Phil-for-Short released?
- Phil-for-Short was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.