The Plastic Age (1925): Cast
The Plastic Age is a 1925 romantic comedy directed by Wesley Ruggles, starring Henry B. Walthall as Henry Carver, Donald Keith and Mary Alden. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Original language
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English - Studio
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Plastic Age About?
The premise of The Plastic Age without spoilers.
Hugh Carver, a standout athlete and freshman at Prescott College, falls for the vivacious Cynthia Day, a popular party‑goer. As their relationship deepens, Hugh discovers that satisfying Cynthia’s social lifestyle while maintaining his academic performance and rigorous training becomes increasingly untenable. Together they confront a series of difficult decisions about love, priorities, and the future.
The Plastic Age Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heterosexual love interest
- male student
- distraction
- sexual attraction
- young man
- college
- 1920s
- male female relationship
- male male relationship
- male bonding
- female female relationship
- father son relationship
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- husband wife relationship
- mother son relationship
- parental guidance
- parental control
- parental discipline
- college life
- small town americana
- fraternal organization
- college freshman
- college sophomore
- senior year
- college dance party
- bootleg booze
- party girl
- football game
- big game
- high hopes
- flirty girl
- football coach
- shower room
- locker room
- implied male nudity
- moonlight kisses
- jazz age
- romantic rivalry
- police raid
- illegal drinking
- winning touchdown
- winning run
- vindication
- fraternity initiation
- wild party
- lost generation
- domineering mother
- newspaper clipping
- cigarette smoking
- bobbed hair
- signed photograph
The Plastic Age Cast & Characters
Henry B. Walthall leads the cast as Henry Carver, with Donald Keith as Hugh Carver and Mary Alden as Mrs. Carver. Directed by Wesley Ruggles; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wesley Ruggles
- Henry B. Walthall as Henry Carver
- Donald Keith as Hugh Carver
- Mary Alden as Mrs. Carver
- Clara Bow as Cynthia Day
Also Starring in The Plastic Age
· 10 more- Clark Gable Athlete (uncredited)
- Carole Lombard Co-ed (uncredited)
- Janet Gaynor Co-ed (uncredited)
- Bill Elliott Athlete (uncredited)
- Gilbert Roland Carl Peters
- David Butler James Henley
- Gwen Lee Carl's Girl (uncredited)
- Jack Egan Sophomore (uncredited)
- Churchill Ross Boy with Glasses (uncredited)
- Felix Valle Merton Billings (uncredited)
More from Wesley Ruggles
More films directed by Wesley Ruggles, best-rated first: True Confession, No Man of Her Own, Cimarron and See Here, Private Hargrove.
The Plastic Age Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Пластмассовый век” and “Días de colegial”.
- Also known as
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- Пластмассовый век
- Días de colegial
- Luar
- Música e Amor
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The Plastic Age FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plastic Age, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Plastic Age?
The Plastic Age runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Plastic Age released?
The Plastic Age was released on December 15, 1925.
Who directed The Plastic Age?
The Plastic Age was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
More films by Wesley Ruggles Who is in the cast of The Plastic Age?
The Plastic Age stars Henry B. Walthall as Henry Carver, Donald Keith as Hugh Carver and Mary Alden as Mrs. Carver, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Plastic Age have a post-credit scene?
No. The Plastic Age has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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