When We Were Twenty-One
“A drama of a youth who, while sowing his wild oats, is lured by a scheming siren and is saved by the sacrifice of his guardian.”
Synopsis
Dick Audaine, known affectionately as the "Imp," is engaged to Phyllis Ericson, even though she is in love with his guardian, Richard Carewe. Meanwhile, the Imp has fallen in love with Kara Glynesk, who is only interested in his money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- H.V. Esmond
- Original Title
- When We Were Twenty-One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
H.V. Esmond
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When We Were Twenty-One.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When We Were Twenty-One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When We Were Twenty-One about?
Dick Audaine, known affectionately as the "Imp," is engaged to Phyllis Ericson, even though she is in love with his guardian, Richard Carewe. Meanwhile, the Imp has fallen in love with Kara Glynesk, who is only interested in his money.
Who directed When We Were Twenty-One?
When We Were Twenty-One was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in When We Were Twenty-One?
The principal cast of When We Were Twenty-One includes H.B. Warner, Claire Anderson, James Morrison, Christine Mayo, Claude Payton.
When was When We Were Twenty-One released and how long is it?
When We Were Twenty-One was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When We Were Twenty-One?
When We Were Twenty-One holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).