Everything for Sale (1921 film)

Everything for Sale is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor, in his directorial debut,[1] and written by Hector Turnbull. The film stars May McAvoy, A. Edward Sutherland, Kathlyn Williams, Edwin Stevens, Richard Tucker, and Betty Schade. The film was released on September 25, 1921, by Paramount Pictures.[2][3]

Everything for Sale
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Directed byFrank O'Connor
Screenplay byHector Turnbull
StarringMay McAvoy
A. Edward Sutherland
Kathlyn Williams
Edwin Stevens
Richard Tucker
Betty Schade
CinematographyHarold Rosson
Production
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Realart Pictures Corporation
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • September 25, 1921 (1921-09-25)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

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According to the American Film Institute, the film revolved around Helen, freshly graduated from school, moving with her aunt, Mrs. Wainwright. Her aunt wants Helen to marry Donald Scott, a millionaire. But Helen becomes engaged to Lee, her childhood love, after he parts with Lilian, his mistress. The engagement is eventually broken and Lee returns to Lilian while Helen can now marry Donald.[4]

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Production

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The film's working title was Happy Ending.[5]

Preservation

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With no prints of Everything For Sale located in any film archives, it is considered a lost film.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Janiss Garza (2016). "Everything-for-Sale - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Everything for Sale". afi.com. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Everything for Sale at silentera.com
  7. ^ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Everything For Sale
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