The New York Idea
“A Clever and Humorous Satire on Society Divorces”
Synopsis
Rich but frivolous, Cynthia and John Karslake obscure their love for each other by their constant quarreling. Cynthia grows jealous of her husband when, one day at the races, she notices Vida Phillimore, a recent divorcée, flirting with him. Using this incident to inflame all her other petty grievances, Cynthia ends up in divorce court presided over by Vida's ex-husband, Judge Phillip Phillimore.
Top Cast
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Alice Brady
Cynthia Karslake
Lowell Sherman
John Karslake
Hedda Hopper
Vida Phillimore
Edwards Davis
Bishop Matthew Phillimore
Emily Fitzroy
Grace Phillimore
Julia Hurley
Mrs. Phillimore
Marie Burke
Miss Heneage
Edgar Norton
Thomas
George Howell
Judge Philip Phillimore
Lionel Pape
Sir Wilfrid Darby
Margaret Linden
Caroline Dwight
Harry Hocky
Tim Fiddler
Nina Herbert
Mrs. Fiddler
Robert Vivian
Brooks
George Stevens
Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Langdon Mitchell, Mary Murillo
- Original Title
- The New York Idea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Blaché
Langdon Mitchell, Mary Murillo
Jacques Bizeul
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Blaché
Director
Jacques Bizeul
Director of Photography
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What is The New York Idea about?
Rich but frivolous, Cynthia and John Karslake obscure their love for each other by their constant quarreling. Cynthia grows jealous of her husband when, one day at the races, she notices Vida Phillimore, a recent divorcée, flirting with him. Using this incident to inflame all her other petty grievances, Cynthia ends up in divorce court presided over by Vida's ex-husband, Judge Phillip Phillimore.
Who directed The New York Idea?
The New York Idea was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The New York Idea?
The principal cast of The New York Idea includes Alice Brady, Lowell Sherman, Hedda Hopper, Edwards Davis, Emily Fitzroy.
When was The New York Idea released and how long is it?
The New York Idea was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.