Phyllis of the Follies
“How to be a successful gold-digger”
Synopsis
As a favor to her old chorus pal Mrs. Dexter, Broadway dancer Phyllis Sherwood agrees to play a joke on a client of Mrs. Dexter's lawyer husband. The client, a roving rogue named Clyde Thompson, has a habit of romancing married women and has already made up his mind to make Mrs. Dexter -- whom he's never met -- his next conquest. Phyllis poses as Mrs. D. to throw Clyde off the track, leading to an unending supply of humorous complications.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Clymer, Arthur Gregor
- Original Title
- Phyllis of the Follies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Laemmle
John B. Clymer, Arthur Gregor
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Laemmle
Director
George Robinson
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phyllis of the Follies
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What is Phyllis of the Follies about?
As a favor to her old chorus pal Mrs. Dexter, Broadway dancer Phyllis Sherwood agrees to play a joke on a client of Mrs. Dexter's lawyer husband. The client, a roving rogue named Clyde Thompson, has a habit of romancing married women and has already made up his mind to make Mrs. Dexter -- whom he's never met -- his next conquest. Phyllis poses as Mrs. D. to throw Clyde off the track, leading to an unending supply of humorous complications.
Who directed Phyllis of the Follies?
Phyllis of the Follies was directed by Ernst Laemmle.
Who stars in Phyllis of the Follies?
The principal cast of Phyllis of the Follies includes Alice Day, Matt Moore, Edmund Burns, Lilyan Tashman, Duane Thompson.
When was Phyllis of the Follies released and how long is it?
Phyllis of the Follies was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phyllis of the Follies?
Phyllis of the Follies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).