The Affairs of Anatol (1921): Cast
The Affairs of Anatol is a 1921 comedy drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Wallace Reid as Anatol Spencer, Gloria Swanson and Wanda Hawley. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Affairs of Anatol About?
The premise of The Affairs of Anatol without spoilers.
Socialite Anatol Spencer, bored with his marriage, chases excitement and beautiful women. He reunites with former lover Emilie, even renting an apartment for her, only to find she’s cheating. Soon he’s duped, robbed and tossed from one mishap to another. Disillusioned, he returns home and catches his wife in the arms of his best friend Max.
The Affairs of Anatol Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- jazz age
- decadence
- brooklyn bridge
- wealth
- violinist
- thief
- rescue
- photograph
- party
- nurse
- nightclub
- new york city
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- neglected wife
- morality
- mistress
- maid
- loan
- leopard
- jewelry
- hypnotist
- hindu
- farmer
- doctor
- deception
- city country contrast
- chorus girl
- chess
- suicide attempt
- melodrama
- based on novel
- based on play
- character name in title
The Affairs of Anatol Cast & Characters
Wallace Reid leads the cast as Anatol Spencer, with Gloria Swanson as Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife) and Wanda Hawley as Emilie Dixon. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cecil B. DeMille
- Wallace Reid as Anatol Spencer
- Gloria Swanson as Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife)
- Wanda Hawley as Emilie Dixon
- Raymond Hatton as Great Blatsky - Violin Teacher
Also Starring in The Affairs of Anatol
· 22 more- Monte Blue Abner Elliott
- William Boyd Guest
- Lucien Littlefield Spencer's Valet
- Bebe Daniels Satan Synne
- Julia Faye Tibra
- Polly Moran Orchestra Leader
- Guy Oliver Spencer's Butler
- Winter Hall Dr. Johnston
- Charles Ogle Dr. Bowles
- Theodore Roberts Gordon Bronson
- Theodore Kosloff Mr. Nazzer Singh (Hindu hypnotist)
- Elliott Dexter Max Runyon
- Fred Huntley Stage Manager
- Agnes Ayres Annie Elliott
- Shannon Day Chorus Girl
- Ruth Miller Marie - Spencer's Maid
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- Alma Bennett Chorus Girl
- Maude Wayne Guest
- Elinor Glyn Bridge Player
- Zelma Maja Nurse
- Lady Parker Bridge Player
- Laura Anson
The Affairs of Anatol Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “The Prodigal Knight” and “Die Affären des Anatol”.
- Also known as
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- The Prodigal Knight
- Die Affären des Anatol
- Аферите на Анатол
- Le cœur nous trompe
- Похождения Анатоля
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The Affairs of Anatol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Affairs of Anatol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Affairs of Anatol?
The Affairs of Anatol runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Affairs of Anatol released?
The Affairs of Anatol was released on September 25, 1921.
Who directed The Affairs of Anatol?
The Affairs of Anatol was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
More films by Cecil B. DeMille Who is in the cast of The Affairs of Anatol?
The Affairs of Anatol stars Wallace Reid as Anatol Spencer, Gloria Swanson as Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife) and Wanda Hawley as Emilie Dixon, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Affairs of Anatol have a post-credit scene?
No. The Affairs of Anatol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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