Something to Think About
Synopsis
Wealthy cripple Markley finances the education of blacksmith's daughter Ruth. When she returns to their small town he asks to marry her, but she runs off with city worker Jim Dirk who is then killed in a subway accident. Markley offers to marry her in name only to protect her new son.
Top Cast
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Elliott Dexter
David Markely
Gloria Swanson
Ruth Anderson
Monte Blue
Jim Dirk
Theodore Roberts
Luke Anderson
Claire McDowell
Housekeeper
Michael D. Moore
Bobby Markely (as Mickey Moore)
Julia Faye
Alice Blair, Banker's Daughter
James Pier Mason
Country Masher
Togo Yamamoto
Servant
Theodore Kosloff
Clown
William Boyd
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanie Macpherson
- Original Title
- Something to Think About
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Jeanie Macpherson
Alvin Wyckoff, Karl Struss
Anne Bauchens
Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Clare West
Costume Design
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Natacha Rambova
Costume Design
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What is Something to Think About about?
Wealthy cripple Markley finances the education of blacksmith's daughter Ruth. When she returns to their small town he asks to marry her, but she runs off with city worker Jim Dirk who is then killed in a subway accident. Markley offers to marry her in name only to protect her new son.
Who directed Something to Think About?
Something to Think About was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in Something to Think About?
The principal cast of Something to Think About includes Elliott Dexter, Gloria Swanson, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Claire McDowell.
When was Something to Think About released and how long is it?
Something to Think About was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.