Sinners in Silk
Synopsis
Aging roué Arthur Merrill meets flapper Penelope Stevens on an ocean liner and decides to undergo rejuvenation surgery so that he may enjoy life again. Transformed, he attends a wild jazz party given by Penelope and persuades her to visit his apartment, but he finds that she is a "good girl" and only flirting. After he gives Penelope a scare and a lecture, her old beau, Brock Farley, enters with a letter to Arthur that reveals Brock to be his son. Arthur gladly steps aside, renounces his wild living, and returns to a simple life.
Top Cast
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Adolphe Menjou
Arthur Merrill
Eleanor Boardman
Penelope Stevens
Conrad Nagel
Brock Farley
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Eustace
Edward Connelly
Bates
Jerome Patrick
Jerry Hall
John Patrick
Bowers
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Stevens
Miss DuPont
Ynez
Virginia Lee Corbin
Flapper
Bradley Ward
Ted
Dorothy Dwan
Rita
Frank Elliott
Sir Donald Ramsey
Anna Luther
Mimi
Peggy Elinor
Estelle
Eugenia Gilbert
Chérie
Mary Akin
Peggy
Estelle Clark
Carmelita
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer, Carey Wilson
- Original Title
- Sinners in Silk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Benjamin Glazer, Carey Wilson
Frank Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Frank Davis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinners in Silk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sinners in Silk about?
Aging roué Arthur Merrill meets flapper Penelope Stevens on an ocean liner and decides to undergo rejuvenation surgery so that he may enjoy life again. Transformed, he attends a wild jazz party given by Penelope and persuades her to visit his apartment, but he finds that she is a "good girl" and only flirting. After he gives Penelope a scare and a lecture, her old beau, Brock Farley, enters with a letter to Arthur that reveals Brock to be his son. Arthur gladly steps aside, renounces his wild living, and returns to a simple life.
Who directed Sinners in Silk?
Sinners in Silk was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in Sinners in Silk?
The principal cast of Sinners in Silk includes Adolphe Menjou, Eleanor Boardman, Conrad Nagel, Jean Hersholt, Edward Connelly.
When was Sinners in Silk released and how long is it?
Sinners in Silk was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.