The Affairs of Anatol
“He couldn't resist a pretty face, and every day he fell into a new adventure. Thus he followed the lure of romance until-?”
Synopsis
Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.
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Wallace Reid
Anatol Spencer
Gloria Swanson
Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife)
Wanda Hawley
Emilie Dixon
Theodore Roberts
Gordon Bronson
Elliott Dexter
Max Runyon
Theodore Kosloff
Mr. Nazzer Singh (Hindu hypnotist)
Agnes Ayres
Annie Elliott
Monte Blue
Abner Elliott
Bebe Daniels
Satan Synne
Laura Anson
Alma Bennett
Chorus Girl
Shannon Day
Chorus Girl
William Boyd
Guest
Julia Faye
Tibra
Elinor Glyn
Bridge Player
Winter Hall
Dr. Johnston
Raymond Hatton
Great Blatsky - Violin Teacher
Fred Huntley
Stage Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Schnitzler, Jeanie Macpherson
- Original Title
- The Affairs of Anatol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Arthur Schnitzler, Jeanie Macpherson
Karl Struss, Alvin Wyckoff
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Jeanie Macpherson
Writer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Alvin Wyckoff
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 Affairs of Anatol
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What is The Affairs of Anatol about?
Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.
Who directed The Affairs of Anatol?
The Affairs of Anatol was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in The Affairs of Anatol?
The principal cast of The Affairs of Anatol includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Elliott Dexter.
When was The Affairs of Anatol released and how long is it?
The Affairs of Anatol was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Affairs of Anatol?
The Affairs of Anatol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).