The Wanters (1923)
The World is Full of Wanters
Elliot Worthington falls in love with Myra, the maid in his sister's household. Myra is dismissed; Elliot finds her, proposes marriage, and returns home with his new bride. She is snubbed by his relatives and shocked by the hypocrisy of his wealthy friends. Disillusioned, she runs away: Elliot follows and saves her from being hit by a train when her foot gets caught in a switch.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 26, 1923
Cast
- Marie Prevost - Myra Hastings
- Norma Shearer - Marjorie
- Robert Ellis - Elliot Worthington
- Gertrude Astor - Mrs. Van Pelt
- Huntley Gordon - Theodore Van Pelt
- Lincoln Stedman - Bobby
- Lillian Langdon - Mrs. Worthington
- Louise Fazenda - Mary
- Hank Mann - Star boarder
- Lydia Yeamans Titus - Landlady
Screenplay
Production: Louis B. Mayer Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John M. Stahl
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wanters about?
- Elliot Worthington falls in love with Myra, the maid in his sister's household. Myra is dismissed; Elliot finds her, proposes marriage, and returns home with his new bride. She is snubbed by his relatives and shocked by the hypocrisy of his wealthy friends. Disillusioned, she runs away: Elliot follows and saves her from being hit by a train when her foot gets caught in a switch.
- Who directed The Wanters?
- The Wanters was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in The Wanters?
- The Wanters stars Marie Prevost, Norma Shearer, Robert Ellis, Gertrude Astor, Huntley Gordon, Lincoln Stedman.
- How long is The Wanters?
- The Wanters has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Wanters?
- The Wanters is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wanters produced?
- The Wanters was produced in United States of America.