What Every Woman Learns

This part-talkie (17 minutes of dialogue in its 83-minute running time) tells the tale of Christina, the daughter of Dutch toymaker Niklaas. Much to her dad's dismay, Christina falls in love with sideshow huckster Jan. Likewise disapproving of the romance is Jan's jealous employer Mme. Bosman, who frames the young man on an embezzlemen...

Runtime

1h 25m

Director

William K. Howard

Cast

Janet Gaynor, Charles Morton, Rudolph Schildkraut

Gloria, the daughter in a wealthy family, has finally spent most of her father's money. She marries Tony, whose as much of a reckless spendthrift as she is, and they continue indulging themselves. Tony's wealthy grandfather Adam Patch dies, but to their surprise he leaves Tony nothing. The couple try their hands at actually working for...

Runtime

1h 10m

Cast

Marie Prevost, Kenneth Harlan, Harry Myers

A small-town businessman bumbles into blackmail and a real-estate swindle.

Runtime

1h 20m

Cast

Willard Louis, Mary Alden, Carmel Myers

Wealthy young Charles Carpenter is pressured by his family to marry Suzanne, even though he is really in love with young "flapper" Valerie. He gives in to his family's pressure, however, and marries Suzanne, after which Valerie leaves town. Years later, after Charles and Suzanne have had a child, Valerie comes back to town and Charles ...

Runtime

1h 20m

Cast

Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda

In a wealthy society family, the mother is forced to sit by and watch while her husband and son both compete for the affections of a pretty young temptress.

Runtime

1h 10m

Cast

Irene Rich, Huntley Gordon, John Harron