Only 38
“Behind her, twenty years of suppressed youth. Then at thirty-eight- the prime of life- she breaks the chains that held happiness a prisoner. And lives the youthful life of her dreams.”
Synopsis
The death of her clergyman husband causes Mrs. Stanley, young mother of teenage twins, to change her style of life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. deMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Beranger, A.E. Thomas, Walter Prichard Eaton
- Original Title
- Only 38
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. deMille
Clara Beranger, A.E. Thomas, Walter Prichard Eaton
L. Guy Wilky
Department Leadership Roster
William C. deMille
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
L. Guy Wilky
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Only 38
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What is Only 38 about?
The death of her clergyman husband causes Mrs. Stanley, young mother of teenage twins, to change her style of life.
Who directed Only 38?
Only 38 was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in Only 38?
The principal cast of Only 38 includes May McAvoy, Lois Wilson, Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Anne Cornwall.
When was Only 38 released and how long is it?
Only 38 was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only 38?
Only 38 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).