Ankles Preferred (1927)
An Intimate Story of Silk Stockings
Nora, a department store clerk, is determined to succeed on the basis of her brain power despite her attractive ankles. She gets a job as model at the shop of McGuire and Goldberg, and they announce that Nora may be given a trip abroad if she persuades their financer to lend the partners additional funds. The financer, Hornsbee, becomes presumptuous, leading to an encounter between him and Barney, Nora's young suitor; and she is ultimately glad to accept Barney's modest attentions.
Director: John G. Blystone
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 27, 1927
Cast
- Madge Bellamy - Nora
- Lawrence Gray - Barney
- Barry Norton - Jimmy
- Allan Forrest - Hornsbee
- Marjorie Beebe - Flo
- Joyce Compton - Virginia
- Lillian Elliott - Mrs. Goldberg
- Mary Foy - Mrs. McGuire
- J. Farrell MacDonald - McGuire
- William H. Strauss - Mr. Goldberg
Screenplay
- John G. Blystone (Story)
- James Shelley Hamilton
- Kenneth Hawks (Story)
- Philip Klein (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John G. Blystone
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ankles Preferred about?
- Nora, a department store clerk, is determined to succeed on the basis of her brain power despite her attractive ankles. She gets a job as model at the shop of McGuire and Goldberg, and they announce that Nora may be given a trip abroad if she persuades their financer to lend the partners additional funds. The financer, Hornsbee, becomes presumptuous, leading to an encounter between him and Barney, Nora's young suitor; and she is ultimately glad to accept Barney's modest attentions.
- Who directed Ankles Preferred?
- Ankles Preferred was directed by John G. Blystone.
- Who stars in Ankles Preferred?
- Ankles Preferred stars Madge Bellamy, Lawrence Gray, Barry Norton, Allan Forrest, Marjorie Beebe, Joyce Compton.
- How long is Ankles Preferred?
- Ankles Preferred has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Ankles Preferred?
- Ankles Preferred is a Comedy film.
- Where was Ankles Preferred produced?
- Ankles Preferred was produced in United States of America.