A Social Celebrity
Synopsis
Small-town barber Max Haber is the pride of his father, Johann, who owns an antiquated barbershop. Max adores Kitty Laverne, the manicurist, who loves him but is ambitious to be a dancer, so she heads for New York, hoping that he will follow in pursuit of better things. Mrs. Jackson-Greer, a New York society matron, has occasion to note Max styling the hair of a town girl and induces him to come to New York and pose as a French count. There he meets April, Mrs. King's niece, and loses his heart to her, as well as to Kitty, now a showgirl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn, Pierre Collings
- Original Title
- A Social Celebrity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Monte M. Katterjohn, Pierre Collings
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Collings
Writer
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
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What is A Social Celebrity about?
Small-town barber Max Haber is the pride of his father, Johann, who owns an antiquated barbershop. Max adores Kitty Laverne, the manicurist, who loves him but is ambitious to be a dancer, so she heads for New York, hoping that he will follow in pursuit of better things. Mrs. Jackson-Greer, a New York society matron, has occasion to note Max styling the hair of a town girl and induces him to come to New York and pose as a French count. There he meets April, Mrs. King's niece, and loses his heart to her, as well as to Kitty, now a showgirl.
Who directed A Social Celebrity?
A Social Celebrity was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in A Social Celebrity?
The principal cast of A Social Celebrity includes Adolphe Menjou, Louise Brooks, Eleanor Lawson, Roger Davis, Hugh Huntley.
When was A Social Celebrity released and how long is it?
A Social Celebrity was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.