The Flirt
“Booth Tarkington's Masterpiece”
Synopsis
Treats of the average, smalltown, middle class family life. Flirtatious Cora Madison is engaged to Richard Lindley but is attracted to Val Corliss, who has come to town to promote oil stock. When Cora's father refuses to become involved, she forges his name on some papers, thus enabling Corliss to sell many shares.
Top Cast
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George Nichols
Papa Madison
Lydia Knott
Mama Madison
Eileen Percy
Cora Madison
Helen Jerome Eddy
Laura Madison
Buddy Messinger
Hedrick Madison
Harold Goodwin
Jimmy Madison
Nell Craig
Dell Fenton
Tom Kennedy
Sam Fenton
Lloyd Whitlock
Valentine Corliss
Edward Hearn
Richard Lindley
Bert Roach
Wade Trumble
William Welsh
George Carroll
Dorothea Wolbert
The Cook
True Boardman
Goody-goody of the neighborhood (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington, A.P. Younger
- Original Title
- The Flirt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Booth Tarkington, A.P. Younger
Charles E. Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Charles E. Kaufman
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flirt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flirt about?
Treats of the average, smalltown, middle class family life. Flirtatious Cora Madison is engaged to Richard Lindley but is attracted to Val Corliss, who has come to town to promote oil stock. When Cora's father refuses to become involved, she forges his name on some papers, thus enabling Corliss to sell many shares.
Who directed The Flirt?
The Flirt was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Flirt?
The principal cast of The Flirt includes George Nichols, Lydia Knott, Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Buddy Messinger.
When was The Flirt released and how long is it?
The Flirt was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Flirt based on a book or true story?
The Flirt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flirt?
The Flirt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).