Sooner or Later
Synopsis
When newlywed Robert Ellis suspects that his missing wife is having a clandestine affair, he appeals to his friend, Pat Murphy, to find her. Pat's search leads him to the Waldorf-Astoria where he finds a woman named Edna Ellis and, assuming that she is Ellis' errant wife, kidnaps her and returns her to Ellis. Complications arise when the real Mrs. Ellis arrives home and discovers another woman. After several comic incidents, Pat falls in love with Edna and Ellis learns that his wife's secret rendezvous was with her sister.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Cecil Smith, Lewis Allen Browne
- Original Title
- Sooner or Later
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
R. Cecil Smith, Lewis Allen Browne
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
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 Sooner or Later.
Similar Titles to Sooner or Later
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
7.0
9.0
8.0
10.0
7.0
7.0
10.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
4.4
3.3
8.0
7.0
More Like Sooner or Later
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sooner or Later
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sooner or Later about?
When newlywed Robert Ellis suspects that his missing wife is having a clandestine affair, he appeals to his friend, Pat Murphy, to find her. Pat's search leads him to the Waldorf-Astoria where he finds a woman named Edna Ellis and, assuming that she is Ellis' errant wife, kidnaps her and returns her to Ellis. Complications arise when the real Mrs. Ellis arrives home and discovers another woman. After several comic incidents, Pat falls in love with Edna and Ellis learns that his wife's secret rendezvous was with her sister.
Who directed Sooner or Later?
Sooner or Later was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Sooner or Later?
The principal cast of Sooner or Later includes Owen Moore, Seena Owen, Clifford Grey, Amy Dennis, John E. Brennan.
When was Sooner or Later released and how long is it?
Sooner or Later was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sooner or Later?
Sooner or Later holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).