Anna Ascends (1922)
Miss Brady as a pretty Syrian immigrant girl who struggles to fortune and love. A huge success on the speaking stage; even greater as a picture.
While working in Siad Coury’s coffeehouse in a Syrian neighborhood of New York City, Syrian immigrant Anna Ayyob falls in love with reporter, Howard Fisk, who is investigating a jewel smuggling ring. When she discovers that her co-worker, “The Baron,” is involved with international thieves Count and Countess Rostoff, Anna telephones Howard with the information, but the Baron attacks her. During the encounter, she believes she accidentally kills him, and disappears. Three years later, after anonymously writing a widely popular novel called Anna Ascends, based on her own life, Anna again meets Howard Fisk. To save Howard’s sister, Bessie Fisk, from marrying Count Rostoff, Anna exposes the jewel thief and confesses to the Baron’s murder. Fortunately, Howard’s investigation discloses that the Baron is very much alive. Her named cleared, Anna marries Howard.
Cast
- Alice Brady - Anna Ayyob
- Robert Ellis - Howard Fisk
- David Powell - The Baron
- Nita Naldi - Countess Rostoff
- Frederick Burton - Mr. Fisk
- Charles K. Gerrard - Count Rostoff
- Edouard Durand - Siad Coury
- Florence Dixon - Bessie Fisk
- Grace Griswold - Miss Fisk
- Benjamin De Casseres - City Editor
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anna Ascends about?
- While working in Siad Coury’s coffeehouse in a Syrian neighborhood of New York City, Syrian immigrant Anna Ayyob falls in love with reporter, Howard Fisk, who is investigating a jewel smuggling ring. When she discovers that her co-worker, “The Baron,” is involved with international thieves Count and Countess Rostoff, Anna telephones Howard with the information, but the Baron attacks her. During the encounter, she believes she accidentally kills him, and disappears. Three years later, after anonymously writing a widely popular novel called Anna Ascends, based on her own life, Anna again meets Howard Fisk. To save Howard’s sister, Bessie Fisk, from marrying Count Rostoff, Anna exposes the jewel thief and confesses to the Baron’s murder. Fortunately, Howard’s investigation discloses that the Baron is very much alive. Her named cleared, Anna marries Howard.
- Who directed Anna Ascends?
- Anna Ascends was directed by Victor Fleming.
- Who stars in Anna Ascends?
- Anna Ascends stars Alice Brady, Robert Ellis, David Powell, Nita Naldi, Frederick Burton, Charles K. Gerrard.
- How long is Anna Ascends?
- Anna Ascends has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Anna Ascends?
- Anna Ascends is a Drama, History film.