The Single Standard
“A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!”
Synopsis
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
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Greta Garbo
Arden Stuart
Nils Asther
Packy Cannon
Johnny Mack Brown
Tommy Hewlett
Dorothy Sebastian
Mercedes
Lane Chandler
Ding Stuart
Mahlon Hamilton
Glendenning
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Glendenning
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Handley
Wally Albright
Arden's son
Joel McCrea
Party Guest (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
The Pedestrian Masher (uncredited)
Drew Demorest
Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee
Packy's Friend (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
Packy's Jealous Girlfriend at Art Exhibition (uncredited)
Katharine Irving
Robert Montgomery
Party Boy (uncredited)
Elliott Nugent
Party Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephine Lovett, Adela Rogers St. Johns
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Single Standard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Josephine Lovett, Adela Rogers St. Johns
William Axt
Oliver T. Marsh
Blanche Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Josephine Lovett
Writer
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Single Standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Single Standard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Single Standard about?
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
Who directed The Single Standard?
The Single Standard was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Single Standard?
The principal cast of The Single Standard includes Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, Johnny Mack Brown, Dorothy Sebastian, Lane Chandler.
When was The Single Standard released and how long is it?
The Single Standard was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Single Standard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Single Standard was composed by William Axt.
Is The Single Standard based on a book or true story?
The Single Standard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adela Rogers St. Johns".