90
ExcellentGoodWatch score90
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
The marriage of a wealthy and frivolous member of French nobility, Loyette Merval, to an American aristocratic idler named Willard Standish, is a loving one, except for their mutual dissatisfaction with Willard's idleness.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
50 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 dramas, −59 min on the typical 109
typical 10950Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1919
July 27, 1919
107 years ago
Genres
DramaWarLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
Directing · 1
- George Fitzmaurice Director
Writing · 1
- Ouida Bergère Screenplay, Story
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