The House That Jazz Built
“Not only Mama will love Papa, but the whole family will eat out of his hand if he takes them to see this laugh-filled, human comedy of modern home making in which mischievous Wanda Hawley wields the heroine's duster.”
Synopsis
Cora and Frank Rodham are happily married until Frank lands a lucrative position. He doesn't want to see his pretty wife slaving away at domestic chores so he hires servants to do the work for her. As a result, Cora becomes fat and lazy. Frank is very unhappy with his wife's change in attitude and appearance and starts to take an interest in her friend, Lila Drake, who is secretly just as lazy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penrhyn Stanlaws
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Kerr, Douglas Bronston
- Original Title
- The House That Jazz Built
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Sophie Kerr, Douglas Bronston
Paul P. Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Director
Douglas Bronston
Writer
Paul P. Perry
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House That Jazz Built
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House That Jazz Built about?
Cora and Frank Rodham are happily married until Frank lands a lucrative position. He doesn't want to see his pretty wife slaving away at domestic chores so he hires servants to do the work for her. As a result, Cora becomes fat and lazy. Frank is very unhappy with his wife's change in attitude and appearance and starts to take an interest in her friend, Lila Drake, who is secretly just as lazy.
Who directed The House That Jazz Built?
The House That Jazz Built was directed by Penrhyn Stanlaws.
Who stars in The House That Jazz Built?
The principal cast of The House That Jazz Built includes Wanda Hawley, Forrest Stanley, Gladys George, Helen Lynch, Clarence Geldart.
When was The House That Jazz Built released and how long is it?
The House That Jazz Built was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House That Jazz Built?
The House That Jazz Built holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).