

Clarence
“Clarence was an authority on bugs so he knew all about flappers.”
Synopsis
Clarence Smith is an ex-soldier who is hired for odd jobs by Mr. Wheeler primarily because he has overheard a family argument. And the Wheeler household is going through quite a bit of turmoil -- Mrs. Wheeler feels neglected by her husband and is jealous of Violet Pinney, the governess. Daughter Cora is planning to elope with her father's secretary, Hubert Stem. Son Bobby, meanwhile, has been making passes at the maid.
Top Cast
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October 15, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. deMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington, Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- Clarence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. deMille
Booth Tarkington, Clara Beranger
Department Leadership Roster
William C. deMille
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
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 Clarence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clarence about?
Clarence Smith is an ex-soldier who is hired for odd jobs by Mr. Wheeler primarily because he has overheard a family argument. And the Wheeler household is going through quite a bit of turmoil -- Mrs. Wheeler feels neglected by her husband and is jealous of Violet Pinney, the governess. Daughter Cora is planning to elope with her father's secretary, Hubert Stem. Son Bobby, meanwhile, has been making passes at the maid.
Who directed Clarence?
Clarence was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in Clarence?
The principal cast of Clarence includes Wallace Reid, Agnes Ayres, May McAvoy, Kathlyn Williams, Edward Martindel.
When was Clarence released and how long is it?
Clarence was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clarence?
Clarence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
