The Wantersis a 1923 Americansilentsociety drama filmproduced byLouis B. Mayer,directed byJohn M. Stahland distributed by Associated First National Pictures, which becameFirst National Picturesin 1924. The film starsMarie Prevost,Robert Ellis,andNorma Shearer.[1][2][3]
| The Wanters | |
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| Directed by | John M. Stahl |
| Written by | Paul Bern J.G. Hawks |
| Story by | Leila Burton Wells |
| Produced by | Louis B. Mayer |
| Starring | Marie Prevost Norma Shearer Gertrude Astor |
| Cinematography | Ernest G. Palmer |
| Edited by | Margaret Booth |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Associated First National Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent(Englishintertitles) |
Plot
editAs described in a film magazine review,[4]Elliot Worthington falls in love with and weds Myra Hastings, the maid to his wealthy sister Mrs. Van Pelt. Myra is coldly received in society. Shocked by the hypocrisy and infidelities of the society men and women she encounters, she leaves. Her husband, who really loves her, follows and saves her when her foot becomes lodged in a railroad track switch. They are reconciled and face a happy future together.
Cast
edit- Marie Prevostas Myra Hastings
- Robert Ellisas Elliot Worthington
- Norma Sheareras Marjorie
- Gertrude Astoras Mrs. Van Pelt
- Huntley Gordonas Theodore Van Pelt
- Lincoln Stedmanas Bobby
- Lillian Langdonas Mrs. Worthington
- Louise Fazendaas Mary
- Hank Mannas Star boarder
- Lydia Yeamans Titusas Landlady
- Vernon Steeleas Tom Armstrong
- Harold Goodwinas Chauffeur
- William Buckley as Butler
Preservation
editWith no prints ofThe Wanterslocated in any film archives,[5]it is alost film.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Fleming, E. J. (2008).Paul Bern: The Life and Famous Death of the MGM Director and Husband of Harlow.McFarland. p. 314.ISBN978-0-786-43963-8.
- ^Progressive Silent Film List:The Wantersat silentera
- ^The AFI Catalog of Feature Films:The Wanters(Wayback)
- ^Pardy, George T. (January 12, 1924)."Box Office Reviews:The Wanters".Exhibitors Trade Review.15(7). New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 21.RetrievedJune 8,2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.
- ^The Library of Congress American Silent Feature FilmsRetrieved September 24, 2014
External links
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- The WantersatIMDb
- SynopsisatAllMovie
- Stillsat normashearer
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