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A 1926 jazz-age fever dream that's LOST forever — the ultimate cinematic ghost story.
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Stepping Along (1926)

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Overview

ComedyDrama

Johnny Rooney is a fast-stepping young politician and Molly Taylor is an even faster-stepping showgirl in "George White's Scandals" in a tale of New York City's theatrical and political life during prohibition and the jazz-age.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Authentic 1926 NYC location shooting — now doubly precious.

Costume

Flapper excess and political three-piece suits in glorious monochrome.

Best for:Rewatch: You can't — it's literally gone. Hunt the stills instead.·Solo: Quiet detective work through surviving lobby cards.
Heads up:Triggers: Prohibition-era drinking glamorized; casual 1920s attitudes throughout.
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Director

Charles Hines

ReleasedNov 14, 1926
Runtime1h 10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
First National Pictures
C.C. Burr Productions Inc.

Top Cast

Johnny Hines

Johnny Hines

Johnny Rooney

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Molly Taylor

William Gaxton

William Gaxton

Frank Moreland

Ruth Dwyer

Ruth Dwyer

Fay Allen

Edmund Breese

Edmund Breese

Prince Ferdinand Darowitsky

Dan Mason

Dan Mason

Mike

Lee Beggs

Lee Beggs

Boss O'Brien

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Johnny Hines was a huge silent star who tanked his career refusing talkies; this was among his last major roles.

Cultural

Only stills and a synopsis survive — making it a 'phantom film' that exists more in imagination than reality.

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