
Twenty-One
Synopsis
The McCulloughs agree to separate when Julian is seven years of age. His mother raises him according to her own ideas and fourteen years pass. He meets by accident Lynnie Willis, a poor girl, at a home for girls. He takes her to a dance, where he encounters Peter Straski, her affianced husband. Straski shoots a hole in the gas tank of Julian's car, and they are forced to stay all night at a hotel. A scandal results. A lost film.
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December 17, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Original Title
- Twenty-One
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twenty-One
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What is Twenty-One about?
The McCulloughs agree to separate when Julian is seven years of age. His mother raises him according to her own ideas and fourteen years pass. He meets by accident Lynnie Willis, a poor girl, at a home for girls. He takes her to a dance, where he encounters Peter Straski, her affianced husband. Straski shoots a hole in the gas tank of Julian's car, and they are forced to stay all night at a hotel. A scandal results. A lost film.
Who directed Twenty-One?
Twenty-One was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Twenty-One?
The principal cast of Twenty-One includes Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Joe King, Dorothy Cumming.
When was Twenty-One released and how long is it?
Twenty-One was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
