The Dangerous Age
“The Story of An Old Wife of 33 and a Young Husband of 40.”
Synopsis
Married for 22 years, Mary Emerson treats her husband, John, more like a son than a husband. He is stung by her rebuffs and, therefore, succumbs to the youthful charms of Gloria Sanderson, whom he meets on a business trip. But just after he mails a letter to Mary telling her that he will not return, John finds Gloria in the arms of her fiancé.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Irene Reels, J.G. Hawks, Lenore J. Coffee, Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- The Dangerous Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Louis B. Mayer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
Frances Irene Reels, J.G. Hawks, Lenore J. Coffee, Bess Meredyth
Allen G. Siegler, Jackson Rose
Department Leadership Roster
John M. Stahl
Director
J.G. Hawks
Writer
Lenore J. Coffee
Writer
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Jackson Rose
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 The Dangerous Age
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What is The Dangerous Age about?
Married for 22 years, Mary Emerson treats her husband, John, more like a son than a husband. He is stung by her rebuffs and, therefore, succumbs to the youthful charms of Gloria Sanderson, whom he meets on a business trip. But just after he mails a letter to Mary telling her that he will not return, John finds Gloria in the arms of her fiancé.
Who directed The Dangerous Age?
The Dangerous Age was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in The Dangerous Age?
The principal cast of The Dangerous Age includes Lewis Stone, Cleo Madison, Edith Roberts, Ruth Clifford, Myrtle Stedman.
When was The Dangerous Age released and how long is it?
The Dangerous Age was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dangerous Age?
The Dangerous Age holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).