

A Slave of Fashion
Synopsis
Katherine Emerson, an Iowa girl hungry for the good things in life, leaves her small hometown and sets out for New York. En route, she is involved in a train wreck in which another woman is killed. Katherine finds the woman's purse and, among its contents, discovers an invitation for the woman to spend 6 months in an unoccupied luxury apartment in Manhattan. Katherine seizes this opportunity and sets up housekeeping in the elegant suite, living well and dressing in the newest fashions.
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August 23, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Shipman, Bess Meredyth, Jane Murfin
- Original Title
- A Slave of Fashion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Samuel Shipman, Bess Meredyth, Jane Murfin
Ben F. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Hobart Henley
Director
Jane Murfin
Writer
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
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What is A Slave of Fashion about?
Katherine Emerson, an Iowa girl hungry for the good things in life, leaves her small hometown and sets out for New York. En route, she is involved in a train wreck in which another woman is killed. Katherine finds the woman's purse and, among its contents, discovers an invitation for the woman to spend 6 months in an unoccupied luxury apartment in Manhattan. Katherine seizes this opportunity and sets up housekeeping in the elegant suite, living well and dressing in the newest fashions.
Who directed A Slave of Fashion?
A Slave of Fashion was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in A Slave of Fashion?
The principal cast of A Slave of Fashion includes Norma Shearer, Lew Cody, William Haines, Mary Carr, Miss DuPont.
When was A Slave of Fashion released and how long is it?
A Slave of Fashion was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.


















