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Something to Think About (1920): Cast

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Something to Think About is a 1920 drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Gloria Swanson as Ruth Anderson, Monte Blue and Claire McDowell. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Something to Think About (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Genre
Drama
After the credits
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The story

What Is Something to Think About About?

The premise of Something to Think About without spoilers.

Markley, a wealthy man confined to a wheelchair, funds the schooling of Ruth, the blacksmith’s daughter. After she comes back to their rural community, he proposes marriage, but she elopes with city employee Jim Dirk, who later dies in a subway accident. To shield Ruth’s newborn son, Markley agrees to a nominal marriage.

Something to Think About Themes & Keywords

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  • accidental death
  • melodrama
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Cast & crew

Something to Think About Cast & Characters

Gloria Swanson leads the cast as Ruth Anderson, with Monte Blue as Jim Dirk and Claire McDowell as Housekeeper. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Cecil B. DeMille

More films directed by Cecil B. DeMille: Union Pacific, The Buccaneer, The Plainsman and The Crusades.

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Something to Think About FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Something to Think About, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Something to Think About?

Something to Think About runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Something to Think About released?

Something to Think About was released on October 16, 1920.

Who directed Something to Think About?

Something to Think About was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

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Who is in the cast of Something to Think About?

Something to Think About stars Gloria Swanson as Ruth Anderson, Monte Blue as Jim Dirk and Claire McDowell as Housekeeper, among 11 credited actors.

Does Something to Think About have a post-credit scene?

No. Something to Think About has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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