The Single Standard
A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!
1929•1h 11m•
★5.9(7 ratings)
DramaRomance
Overview
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
Director
John S. RobertsonWriters
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A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
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The film's tagline is: "A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!"
The runtime is 71 minutes (1h 11m).
The film was directed by John S. Robertson.
The screenplay was written by Josephine Lovett.
Cinematography was handled by Oliver T. Marsh.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0020410.
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The Single Standard
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United States of America
