Paying the Piper
“She- who dances must pay the piper!”
Synopsis
Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps Keith, an architect. Keith's good sense prevails, and he marries Marcia and helps Larry make a man of himself. Barbara, after an unsuccessful attempt at an acting career, returns and asks forgiveness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Ouida Bergère
- Original Title
- Paying the Piper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Ouida Bergère
Arthur C. Miller
George Fitzmaurice
Department Leadership Roster
Ouida Bergère
Writer
George Fitzmaurice
Director
George Fitzmaurice
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
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 Paying the Piper
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What is Paying the Piper about?
Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps Keith, an architect. Keith's good sense prevails, and he marries Marcia and helps Larry make a man of himself. Barbara, after an unsuccessful attempt at an acting career, returns and asks forgiveness.
Who directed Paying the Piper?
Paying the Piper was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Paying the Piper?
The principal cast of Paying the Piper includes Dorothy Dickson, Alma Tell, George Fawcett, Rod La Rocque, Robert Schable.
When was Paying the Piper released and how long is it?
Paying the Piper was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paying the Piper?
Paying the Piper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).