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6.2 / 10(17 votes)IMDb19201h 28mUnited States of America

The Flapper

Synopsis

A Southern teen at a ritzy boarding school gets into mischief while acting the sophisticated grownup to impress a suave gentleman and match wits with a pair of jewel thieves.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 10, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alan Crosland
Screenplay & Story
Frances Marion
Original Title
The Flapper
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Selznick Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Crosland

Screenplay & Story

Frances Marion

Director of Photography

John W. Brown

Film Editing

H.J. McCord

Department Leadership Roster

Alan Crosland

Alan Crosland

Director

Frances Marion

Screenplay

John W. Brown

Director of Photography

H.J. McCord

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flapper.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flapper

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Flapper about?

A Southern teen at a ritzy boarding school gets into mischief while acting the sophisticated grownup to impress a suave gentleman and match wits with a pair of jewel thieves.

Who directed The Flapper?

The Flapper was directed by Alan Crosland.

Who stars in The Flapper?

The principal cast of The Flapper includes Olive Thomas, William P. Carleton, Theodore Westman Jr., Warren Cook, Katherine Johnston.

When was The Flapper released and how long is it?

The Flapper was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.