Being Respectable
Synopsis
Wealthy young Charles Carpenter is pressured by his family to marry Suzanne, even though he is really in love with young "flapper" Valerie. He gives in to his family's pressure, however, and marries Suzanne, after which Valerie leaves town. Years later, after Charles and Suzanne have had a child, Valerie comes back to town and Charles realizes he is still in love with her, and she with him. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum
- Original Title
- Being Respectable
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Dorothy Farnum
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Dorothy Farnum
Writer
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What is Being Respectable about?
Wealthy young Charles Carpenter is pressured by his family to marry Suzanne, even though he is really in love with young "flapper" Valerie. He gives in to his family's pressure, however, and marries Suzanne, after which Valerie leaves town. Years later, after Charles and Suzanne have had a child, Valerie comes back to town and Charles realizes he is still in love with her, and she with him. Complications ensue.
Who directed Being Respectable?
Being Respectable was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Being Respectable?
The principal cast of Being Respectable includes Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich, Theodore von Eltz.
When was Being Respectable released and how long is it?
Being Respectable was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.