The Six Best Cellars
“A "Corking" Tale of Popping Corks”
Synopsis
Henry Carpenter and his wife Millicent are the envy of their exclusive suburban set because of their abundant wine cellar, a blessing in the face of the recent prohibition against alcohol initiated by the Volstead Act. In reality, Henry is down to his last few bottles, and, faced with an impending dinner party, he decides to save face by denouncing the evils of drink. His impassioned speech earns him the support of the Prohibition party for a Congressional seat. Henry is relishing his popularity when his aunt discovers twenty-one cases of rare wine in the cellar, forcing the candidate to choose between political and social success.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Holworthy Hall, Hugh McNair Kahler, Elmer Harris
- Original Title
- The Six Best Cellars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Holworthy Hall, Hugh McNair Kahler, Elmer Harris
Charles Schoenbaum
Dorothy Arzner
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Dorothy Arzner
Editor
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 Six Best Cellars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Six Best Cellars about?
Henry Carpenter and his wife Millicent are the envy of their exclusive suburban set because of their abundant wine cellar, a blessing in the face of the recent prohibition against alcohol initiated by the Volstead Act. In reality, Henry is down to his last few bottles, and, faced with an impending dinner party, he decides to save face by denouncing the evils of drink. His impassioned speech earns him the support of the Prohibition party for a Congressional seat. Henry is relishing his popularity when his aunt discovers twenty-one cases of rare wine in the cellar, forcing the candidate to choose between political and social success.
Who directed The Six Best Cellars?
The Six Best Cellars was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The Six Best Cellars?
The principal cast of The Six Best Cellars includes Bryant Washburn, Wanda Hawley, Clarence Burton, Elsa Lorimer, Josephine Crowell.
When was The Six Best Cellars released and how long is it?
The Six Best Cellars was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Six Best Cellars?
The Six Best Cellars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).