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The Circle

The Circle

The Circle

The Circle

W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM is the man who wrote "RAIN." Now he gives audiences another brilliant dramatic entertainment. An amazing romance of society, from the stage success that held Broadway spell-bound for two years.

1925•1h 6m•

★5.4(14 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Elizabeth Cheney has a wealthy husband, social prominence and everything she could want in life . . . except Ted Lutton, the man she loves. She must decide whether to give everything up to follow her heart and run off with Ted.

Director

Writers

Kenneth B. Clarke

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Main Cast

Eleanor Boardman

Eleanor Boardman

Elizabeth Cheney

Malcolm McGregor

Malcolm McGregor

Edward 'Teddy' Luton

Alec B. Francis

Alec B. Francis

Lord Clive Cheney

Eugenie Besserer

Eugenie Besserer

Lady Catherine 'Kitty' Cheney

George Fawcett

George Fawcett

Lord Hugh Porteous

Creighton Hale

Creighton Hale

Arnold Cheney

Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Dorker

Eulalie Jensen

Eulalie Jensen

Mrs. Alice Shenstone

Buddy Smith

Buddy Smith

Young Arnold

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Young Lady Catherine

Frank Braidwood

Frank Braidwood

Young Hugh Porteous

Derek Glynne

Derek Glynne

Young Clive Cheney

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Frank Borzage

Writing

Theatre Play: W. Somerset Maugham
Writer: Kenneth B. Clarke

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Chester A. Lyons

Art Direction

Art Direction: James Basevi
Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Ethel P. Chaffin

Keywords

deja vuwifelove affairsilent filmsenior citizenrunaway lovers

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM is the man who wrote "RAIN." Now he gives audiences another brilliant dramatic entertainment. An amazing romance of society, from the stage success that held Broadway spell-bound for two years."

#2

The runtime is 66 minutes (1h 6m).

#3

The film was directed by Frank Borzage.

#4

The screenplay was written by Kenneth B. Clarke.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Chester A. Lyons.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0015684.

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Rating

5.4/10

Mixed

14 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Circle

Status:

Released

Language:

No Language

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer