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The Affairs of Anatol

"He couldn't resist a pretty face, and every day he fell into a new adventure. Thus he followed the lure of romance until-?"

1921-09-25 Drama 1hr 57m

Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats on him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.

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Storyline

Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats on him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.

  • Released
    1921-09-25
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  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    1hr 57m
  • Genre
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    No Language
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  • Production
    Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

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Cast

Wallace Reid

Wallace Reid

Anatol Spencer
Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife)
Wanda Hawley

Wanda Hawley

Emilie Dixon
Theodore Roberts

Theodore Roberts

Gordon Bronson
Elliott Dexter

Elliott Dexter

Max Runyon
Theodore Kosloff

Theodore Kosloff

Mr. Nazzer Singh (Hindu hypnotist)
Agnes Ayres

Agnes Ayres

Annie Elliott
Monte Blue

Monte Blue

Abner Elliott
Bebe Daniels

Bebe Daniels

Satan Synne
Alma Bennett

Alma Bennett

Chorus Girl
Shannon Day

Shannon Day

Chorus Girl
Elinor Glyn

Elinor Glyn

Bridge Player
Winter Hall

Winter Hall

Dr. Johnston
Raymond Hatton

Raymond Hatton

Great Blatsky - Violin Teacher
Fred Huntley

Fred Huntley

Stage Manager
Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

Spencer's Valet
Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

Marie - Spencer's Maid
Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Orchestra Leader
Charles Ogle

Charles Ogle

Dr. Bowles
Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Spencer's Butler
Lady Parker

Lady Parker

Bridge Player

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-02-16

This film is essentially about the performances. The story is, frankly, silly. "Anatol" (Wallace Reid) is a bit of a cad, really. He may dre... read more

This film is essentially about the performances. The story is, frankly, silly. "Anatol" (Wallace Reid) is a bit of a cad, really. He may dress it up as a search for a more fulfilling love than that which he obtains from wife "Vivian" (Gloria Swanson), but he is just a wealthy womaniser who largely reaps what he sows in a series of escapades that see him seduce, get robbed, fleeced and generally played by a variety of scheming, manipulative or just plain opportunistic women until the whole thing comes full circle - and, now low and behold - his delightful wife has decided that perhaps two can play at the game - with her slightly needy friend "Max' (Elliott Dexter). I found the repetitive nature of the plot a bit dreary, and though it's wonderfully shot by De Mille it just drags on for way too long.There is far more intensity in the first hour - with some fun hypnotism from Theodore Kossoff (an unlikely choice for the Hindu "Nazzer Singh") and a wonderfully cathartic temper tantrum from Reid that could put Pickfords out of business for ever. For me - that might have been where to cut it short. As it continues, though, the hypocrisy of the characterisations become a little overwhelming. "It's amazing how tight the shoe can pinch - when it's on the other foot" is a cracking line from Swanson and sums the whole thing up nicely - just after too circuitous a route.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

This film is essentially about the performances. The story is, frankly, silly. "Anatol" (Wallace Reid) is a bit of a cad, really. He may dress it up as a search for a more fulfilling love than that which he obtains from wife "Vivian" (Glori...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-02-16

This film is essentially about the performances. The story is, frankly, silly. "Anatol" (Wallace Reid) is a bit of a cad, really. He may dress it up as a search for a more fulfilling love than that wh...

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