The Affairs of Anatol (1921)
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Cecil B. DeMille's much-maligned cinemadaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's The Affairs of Anatol holds up better than its reputation suggests. Wallace Reid stars as New York socialite Anatol DeWitt Spencer, who after only a few day's marriage has become bored with his new bride Vivian… More Cecil B. DeMille's much-maligned cinemadaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's The Affairs of Anatol holds up better than its reputation suggests. Wallace Reid stars as New York socialite Anatol DeWitt Spencer, who after only a few day's marriage has become bored with his new bride Vivian (Gloria Swanson). In search of new romantic vistas, Anatole takes up his old flame Emilie (Wanda Hawley), who repays the "favor" by two-timing him. Briefly returning to his wife, Anatole attempts another extramarital adventure with Annie Elliot (Agnes Ayres), whose tear-stained tales of a tragic life are but a subterfuge to disguise her larcenous streak. Finally, Anatole dallies with Satan Synne (Bebe Daniels), "the wickedest woman in New York"-who turns out to be a virtuous housewife, hoping to raise money for her seriously ill husband. At long last, Anatole decides that he's better off with Vivian, who by now has grown tired of him. In reviewing The Affairs of Anatol, Photoplay magazine said laconically "Cecil B. DeMille, not Arthur Schnitzler. We leave it to you which gentleman has pleased our public more." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Written By
- Howard Barker, Beulah Marie Dix, Elmer Harris, Jeanie Macpherson, Lorna Moon
- Genres
- Drama, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 25, 1921 Wide
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Cast
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Wallace Reid
as Anatol De Witt Spencer
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Gloria Swanson
as Vivian His Wife
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Elliott Dexter
as Max Runyon
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Agnes Ayres
as Annie Elliott
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Alma Bennett
as Chorus Girl
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Monte Blue
as Amber Elliot
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Bebe Daniels
as Satan Synne
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Shannon Day
as Chorus Girl
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Julia Faye
as Tibra
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Elinor Glyn
as Bridge Player
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Winter Hall
as Dr. Johnson
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Raymond Hatton
as Hoffmeier
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Wanda Hawley
as Emilie Dixon
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Fred Huntley
as Stage Manager
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Theodore Kosloff
as Nazzer Singh
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Lucien Littlefield
as The Spencer Valet
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Zelma Maja
as Nurse
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Patsy Ruth Miller
as The Spencer Maid
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Polly Moran
as Orchestra Leader
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Charles Ogle
as Dr. Bowles
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Guy Oliver
as The Spencer Butler
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Lady Parker
as Bridge Player
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Theodore Roberts
as Gordon Bronson
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William "Hopalong" Boyd
as Guest
