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The Affairs of Anatol
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The Affairs of Anatol

1921-09-25 · 117 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Comedy · Romance

Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.

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Directors
Cecil B. DeMille
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace ReidWallace ReidAnatol Spencer
Gloria SwansonGloria SwansonVivian Spencer (Anatol's wife)
Wanda HawleyWanda HawleyEmilie Dixon
Theodore RobertsTheodore RobertsGordon Bronson
Elliott DexterElliott DexterMax Runyon
Theodore KosloffTheodore KosloffMr. Nazzer Singh (Hindu hypnotist)
Agnes AyresAgnes AyresAnnie Elliott
Monte BlueMonte BlueAbner Elliott
Bebe DanielsBebe DanielsSatan Synne
Laura AnsonLaura Anson
Alma BennettAlma BennettChorus Girl
Shannon DayShannon DayChorus Girl
William BoydWilliam BoydGuest
Julia FayeJulia FayeTibra
Elinor GlynElinor GlynBridge Player
Winter HallWinter HallDr. Johnston
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonGreat Blatsky - Violin Teacher
Fred HuntleyFred HuntleyStage Manager
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldSpencer's Valet
Zelma MajaNurse

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