Habit
Synopsis
Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and wealthy clothing designer Charles Munson. Scorning her father's plea for her to curb her passion for beautiful clothes and live more modestly, she trips and is knocked unconscious. In a dream, Irene's father goes to Munson for financial assistance and Munson agrees, in exchange for her father agreeing to try to influence Irene to marry him. When it is announced at Irene's birthday party that she and Marshall have secretly married, Munson refuses to lend the money to Irene's father, who then kills himself with a pistol. After a series of tragic events, Irene awakens, and decides to marry Marshall.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Barry, Madge Tyrone
- Original Title
- Habit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Chaplin-Mayer Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
Tom Barry, Madge Tyrone
Edward M. McDermott
Louis B. Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
Director
Tom Barry
Writer
Madge Tyrone
Writer
Louis B. Mayer
Producer
Edward M. McDermott
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What is Habit about?
Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and wealthy clothing designer Charles Munson. Scorning her father's plea for her to curb her passion for beautiful clothes and live more modestly, she trips and is knocked unconscious. In a dream, Irene's father goes to Munson for financial assistance and Munson agrees, in exchange for her father agreeing to try to influence Irene to marry him. When it is announced at Irene's birthday party that she and Marshall have secretly married, Munson refuses to lend the money to Irene's father, who then kills himself with a pistol. After a series of tragic events, Irene awakens, and decides to marry Marshall.
Who directed Habit?
Habit was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in Habit?
The principal cast of Habit includes Mildred Harris, W.E. Lawrence, Ethel Grey Terry, Walter McGrail, Emmett King.
When was Habit released and how long is it?
Habit was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.