Turning the Tables (1919)
A story of crooks, spooks, lovers and lunatics.
Doris Pennington is committed to an insane asylum by her aunt, who hopes to take over Doris's fortune. Upon arrival at the asylum, however, Doris convinces the staff that the nurse who accompanies her is actually the patient and she the nurse.
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Dorothy GishDoris Pennington
Raymond CannonMonty Feverill
George FawcettProf. Freno Palmer
Eugenie BessererMrs. Feverill
Kate ToncrayDr. SpinksRhea HainesRuth Strong
Fred WarrenDr. SpinksPorter StrongDr. EddyNorman McNeilSwipes ConroyMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference260430Actor preference984424 · 367149 · 651473Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Turning the Tables
What is Turning the Tables about?
Doris Pennington is committed to an insane asylum by her aunt, who hopes to take over Doris's fortune. Upon arrival at the asylum, however, Doris convinces the staff that the nurse who accompanies her is actually the patient and she the nurse.
How long is Turning the Tables?
Turning the Tables has a runtime of 50 minutes.