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Release Year1919
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes1
DirectorRobert Z. Leonard
WritersHarvey F. Thew, John B. Clymer
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsWhat Am I Bid?
About What Am I Bid?
Betty Yarnell lives with her drunkard father in the North Woods mountains. Betty is shunned by the villagers whenever she ventures out to pick up her father from Abner Grimp's saloon, and her only friend is a little lamb. In debt to Abner, John Yarnell signs a note turning over his daughter to Abner in return for unlimited drinks. When Abner goes to the cabin to claim Betty, revenue officer Ralph McGibbon arrives from the city and rescues her. Abner sends his Indian partner Dark Cloud, but Ralph rescues Betty again, although he is badly beaten up.
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, What Am I Bid? leans on a strong ensemble — Mae Murray, Ralph Graves, Willard Louis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1919.
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