Shameful Behavior? (1926)
Just What Does Shameful Behavior Constitute Today?
One time “plain Jane” Daphne Carrol returns from Paris a "polished" flapper. She sets her cap for her sister's brother-in-law, Custis Lee even though he is indifferent to her. When Custis’s brother, Jack, managing editor of the local newspaper prints a story of Daphne's return her picture accidentally appears over a news item about the escape of Sally Long from an insane asylum. Daphne gains entrance to Custis' house and poses as Sally, claiming him to be her husband. Fearful for his life, he humors her until he can engage a nurse to watch her. Daphne enjoys the joke until she discovers that her nurse is actually Sally--and Sally's husband tries to rob the Custis home. In the merry mix-up Daphne faints in Custis' arms and is forced to declare that she is his wife; after the complications are resolved, they decide to make the arrangement legal.
Cast
- Edith Roberts - Daphne Carrol
- Richard Tucker - Jack Lee
- Martha Mattox - Mrs. Calhoun
- Harland Tucker - Custis Lee
- Grace Carlyle - Joan Lee
- Louise Carver - Sally Long
- Hayes E. Robertson - The Butler
Screenplay
- George Scarborough (Adaptation)
- Marie Belloc Lowndes (Story)
- Douglas Bronston (Story)
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shameful Behavior? about?
- One time “plain Jane” Daphne Carrol returns from Paris a "polished" flapper. She sets her cap for her sister's brother-in-law, Custis Lee even though he is indifferent to her. When Custis’s brother, Jack, managing editor of the local newspaper prints a story of Daphne's return her picture accidentally appears over a news item about the escape of Sally Long from an insane asylum. Daphne gains entrance to Custis' house and poses as Sally, claiming him to be her husband. Fearful for his life, he humors her until he can engage a nurse to watch her. Daphne enjoys the joke until she discovers that her nurse is actually Sally--and Sally's husband tries to rob the Custis home. In the merry mix-up Daphne faints in Custis' arms and is forced to declare that she is his wife; after the complications are resolved, they decide to make the arrangement legal.
- Who directed Shameful Behavior??
- Shameful Behavior? was directed by Albert H. Kelley.
- Who stars in Shameful Behavior??
- Shameful Behavior? stars Edith Roberts, Richard Tucker, Martha Mattox, Harland Tucker, Grace Carlyle, Louise Carver.
- How long is Shameful Behavior??
- Shameful Behavior? has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Shameful Behavior??
- Shameful Behavior? is a Romance film.
- Where was Shameful Behavior? produced?
- Shameful Behavior? was produced in United States of America.