Anna Ascends
“Miss Brady as a pretty Syrian immigrant girl who struggles to fortune and love. A huge success on the speaking stage; even greater as a picture.”
Synopsis
While working in Siad Coury’s coffeehouse in a Syrian neighborhood of New York City, Syrian immigrant Anna Ayyob falls in love with reporter, Howard Fisk, who is investigating a jewel smuggling ring. When she discovers that her co-worker, “The Baron,” is involved with international thieves Count and Countess Rostoff, Anna telephones Howard with the information, but the Baron attacks her. During the encounter, she believes she accidentally kills him, and disappears. Three years later, after anonymously writing a widely popular novel called Anna Ascends, based on her own life, Anna again meets Howard Fisk. To save Howard’s sister, Bessie Fisk, from marrying Count Rostoff, Anna exposes the jewel thief and confesses to the Baron’s murder. Fortunately, Howard’s investigation discloses that the Baron is very much alive. Her named cleared, Anna marries Howard.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Turnbull
- Original Title
- Anna Ascends
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Margaret Turnbull
Gilbert Warrenton
Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Margaret Turnbull
Writer
Victor Fleming
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Ascends
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What is Anna Ascends about?
While working in Siad Coury’s coffeehouse in a Syrian neighborhood of New York City, Syrian immigrant Anna Ayyob falls in love with reporter, Howard Fisk, who is investigating a jewel smuggling ring. When she discovers that her co-worker, “The Baron,” is involved with international thieves Count and Countess Rostoff, Anna telephones Howard with the information, but the Baron attacks her. During the encounter, she believes she accidentally kills him, and disappears. Three years later, after anonymously writing a widely popular novel called Anna Ascends, based on her own life, Anna again meets Howard Fisk. To save Howard’s sister, Bessie Fisk, from marrying Count Rostoff, Anna exposes the jewel thief and confesses to the Baron’s murder. Fortunately, Howard’s investigation discloses that the Baron is very much alive. Her named cleared, Anna marries Howard.
Who directed Anna Ascends?
Anna Ascends was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Anna Ascends?
The principal cast of Anna Ascends includes Alice Brady, Robert Ellis, David Powell, Nita Naldi, Frederick Burton.
When was Anna Ascends released and how long is it?
Anna Ascends was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna Ascends?
Anna Ascends holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).