The Grim Comedian (1921)
Actress Marie Lamont (Phoebe Hunt) has been living well due to a string of lovers and has kept her daughter, Dorothy (Gloria Hope) sequestered in a convent far, far away from her fast lifestyle. But when Dorothy leaves the convent to come live with her mother, Marie decides to reform. She gives up her fancy apartment and her latest lover, Harvey Martin (Jack Holt), to concentrate on her daughter and her career, in that order. But Martin has fallen for Dorothy, and Dorothy cares for him too, even though she is already promised to a young artist, Geoffrey Hutchins (John Harron).
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 13, 1921
Cast
- Phoebe Hunt - Marie Lamonte
- Jack Holt - Harvey Martin
- Gloria Hope - Dorothy
- Bert Woodruff - Old Dad
- Laura La Varnie - Gracie Moore
- May Hopkins - Billie Page
- John Harron - Geoffrey Hutchins
- Joseph J. Dowling - Carleton Hutchins
Screenplay
- Bess Meredyth
- Rita Weiman (Story)
Production: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grim Comedian about?
- Actress Marie Lamont (Phoebe Hunt) has been living well due to a string of lovers and has kept her daughter, Dorothy (Gloria Hope) sequestered in a convent far, far away from her fast lifestyle. But when Dorothy leaves the convent to come live with her mother, Marie decides to reform. She gives up her fancy apartment and her latest lover, Harvey Martin (Jack Holt), to concentrate on her daughter and her career, in that order. But Martin has fallen for Dorothy, and Dorothy cares for him too, even though she is already promised to a young artist, Geoffrey Hutchins (John Harron).
- Who directed The Grim Comedian?
- The Grim Comedian was directed by Frank Lloyd.
- Who stars in The Grim Comedian?
- The Grim Comedian stars Phoebe Hunt, Jack Holt, Gloria Hope, Bert Woodruff, Laura La Varnie, May Hopkins.
- How long is The Grim Comedian?
- The Grim Comedian has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Grim Comedian?
- The Grim Comedian is a Drama film.