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The Plastic Age

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Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 15, 1925

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wesley Ruggles
Screenplay & Story
Frederica Sagor Maas, Eve Unsell, Percy Marks
Original Title
The Plastic Age
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
B.P. Schulberg Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wesley Ruggles

Screenplay & Story

Frederica Sagor Maas, Eve Unsell, Percy Marks

Director of Photography

Gilbert Warrenton, Allen G. Siegler

Producers

B.P. Schulberg

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Percy Marks

Department Leadership Roster

Wesley Ruggles

Wesley Ruggles

Director

Gilbert Warrenton

Director of Photography

Allen G. Siegler

Director of Photography

B.P. Schulberg

Producer

Eve Unsell

Eve Unsell

Writer

Frederica Sagor Maas

Frederica Sagor Maas

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plastic Age

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What is The Plastic Age about?

Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.

Who directed The Plastic Age?

The Plastic Age was directed by Wesley Ruggles.

Who stars in The Plastic Age?

The principal cast of The Plastic Age includes Donald Keith, Clara Bow, Gilbert Roland, Mary Alden, Henry B. Walthall.

When was The Plastic Age released and how long is it?

The Plastic Age was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Is The Plastic Age based on a book or true story?

The Plastic Age is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Percy Marks".