| ~The Age of Innocence~ 1924 |
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| ~Age-137: Stuart Holmes & Beverly Bayne~ |
| ~Plot Synopsis~ |
Countess Ellen Olenska leaves her brutish husband in Poland and returns to her socially prominent
New York family, which is concerned lest there be scandal. Thus, there is a reception for Ellen, at
which is announced the engagement of Ellen's cousin, May Mingott, and Newland Archer. Several
men, including Newland, are attracted to Ellen, and the countess later finds it easy to lead a gay life
with bohemian friends. A passionate love springs up between Ellen and Newland, despite the
resistance of both to it. Newland marries May and hopes to forget Ellen, but in a subsequent meeting
they decide to go away together. Visiting Ellen, May shares a confidence that causes the countess to
decide to return to her husband. Ellen bids farewell to Newland with the suggestion that he can learn
the reason from his wife. Receiving the news that May expects a child, Newland repents and resolves
to be worthy of his wife.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
New York family, which is concerned lest there be scandal. Thus, there is a reception for Ellen, at
which is announced the engagement of Ellen's cousin, May Mingott, and Newland Archer. Several
men, including Newland, are attracted to Ellen, and the countess later finds it easy to lead a gay life
with bohemian friends. A passionate love springs up between Ellen and Newland, despite the
resistance of both to it. Newland marries May and hopes to forget Ellen, but in a subsequent meeting
they decide to go away together. Visiting Ellen, May shares a confidence that causes the countess to
decide to return to her husband. Ellen bids farewell to Newland with the suggestion that he can learn
the reason from his wife. Receiving the news that May expects a child, Newland repents and resolves
to be worthy of his wife.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
| Directed by: Wesley Ruggles Written by: Olga Printzlau Based on the novel The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (New York, 1920). |
| ~Cast~ Edith Roberts ...May Mingott Elliott Dexter ...Newland Archer Willard Louis ...Philanderer Fred Huntley Gertrude Norman Sigrid Holmquist Beverly Bayne ...Countess Olenska Stuart Holmes Maxine Elliott Hicks |
| ~Remaining Credits~ Produced & Released by: Warner Bros. Pictures Length: 7 Reels Runtime: 70 Minutes Released: November 1, 1924 |
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