The Fortune Hunter (1920 film)

The Fortune Hunter is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Jess Robbins and starring Earle Williams, Jean Marlowe, and Van Dyke Brooke. It is based on the 1909 play of the same name by Winchell Smith. The film tells the story of Nathaniel Duncan, a New York city dweller who travels to a small town hoping to marry a wealthy woman and secure his financial future. He initially targets Josie Lockwood, believing her to be the richest woman in town, but eventually finds himself falling in love with Betty Graham, a woman of more modest means but with a kind heart. The film explores themes of greed, social climbing, and the importance of genuine connection over material wealth. Despite its comedic elements, it also offers a commentary on the social dynamics and values of the time. The production company was Vitagraph Company of America. The film is currently considered lost.