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The Affairs of Anatol

1921117 minUnited States
ComedyDrama
Video edition
Wikimedia Commons
Original language
No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: English.
This copy runs
117:16
Subtitles
No subtitle track in this language

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Wikimedia Commons · Cecil B. DeMille · Public domain

Synopsis

Restless in his marriage to Vivian, wealthy Anatol Spencer starts meddling in other women's lives. Each attempt to become someone's rescuer brings fresh embarrassment, jealousy and disillusionment. His adventures gradually turn the question of virtue back toward his own home.

Cast

DirectorsCecil B. DeMille

Inspirations

Jeanie MacPherson adapted Arthur Schnitzler's play Anatol for Cecil B. DeMille. The film moves its romantic dilemmas into lavish American settings designed under art director Paul Iribe.

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