Better Times_
"Joy! Joy! Joy!"
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
Starring
Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Better Times was released 107 years ago in 1919.
Overview
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business g...
Better Times is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 55m.
CAST (8)
Zasu Pitts
Nancy Scroggs
David Butler
Peter Van Alstyne
Jack McDonald
Ezra Scroggs
William De Vaull
Si Whittaker (as William De Vaulle)
Hugh Fay
Jack Ransom
George Hackathorne
Tony
GW
Georgia Woodthorpe
A young old lady
Julanne Johnston
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What is Better Times about?
Ezra Scroggs is a shiftless gambler who has let his hotel, the Lakeview, fall on hard times. Finally his daughter Nancy gets fed up seeing all the business go to his rival, Si Whittaker at the Majestic, and she decides to do something about it.
How long is Better Times?
Better Times has a runtime of 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Who stars in Better Times?
The cast of Better Times includes Zasu Pitts, David Butler, Jack McDonald, William De Vaull, Hugh Fay.
GENRES (1)
Drama
