The Grim Comedian
Synopsis
Actress Marie Lamont (Phoebe Hunt) has been living well due to a string of lovers and has kept her daughter, Dorothy (Gloria Hope) sequestered in a convent far, far away from her fast lifestyle. But when Dorothy leaves the convent to come live with her mother, Marie decides to reform. She gives up her fancy apartment and her latest lover, Harvey Martin (Jack Holt), to concentrate on her daughter and her career, in that order. But Martin has fallen for Dorothy, and Dorothy cares for him too, even though she is already promised to a young artist, Geoffrey Hutchins (John Harron).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth, Rita Weiman
- Original Title
- The Grim Comedian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Bess Meredyth, Rita Weiman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grim Comedian
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What is The Grim Comedian about?
Actress Marie Lamont (Phoebe Hunt) has been living well due to a string of lovers and has kept her daughter, Dorothy (Gloria Hope) sequestered in a convent far, far away from her fast lifestyle. But when Dorothy leaves the convent to come live with her mother, Marie decides to reform. She gives up her fancy apartment and her latest lover, Harvey Martin (Jack Holt), to concentrate on her daughter and her career, in that order. But Martin has fallen for Dorothy, and Dorothy cares for him too, even though she is already promised to a young artist, Geoffrey Hutchins (John Harron).
Who directed The Grim Comedian?
The Grim Comedian was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Grim Comedian?
The principal cast of The Grim Comedian includes Phoebe Hunt, Jack Holt, Gloria Hope, Bert Woodruff, Laura La Varnie.
When was The Grim Comedian released and how long is it?
The Grim Comedian was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.