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A blind boy, a miracle cure, and Edward Everett Horton being a chaotic menace in 1924. Lost film legend.
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Flapper Wives (1924)

jazz age melodramapre-Code chaosforgotten gem

Overview

Drama

Broad-minded rector Stephen Carey is ousted from his church by his vestrymen and befriends Claudia Bigelow, a young divorcée who defended his position in the church. Claudia's carelessness in leaving a cigarette burning causes Jimsy, the housekeeper's son, to go blind. Stephen's prayers restore the boy's sight, and a happy future is predicted for all.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

May Allison brings divorcée energy to buttoned-up 1924.

Direction

Jane Murfin's rare directorial credit, mostly lost to time.

Best for:Solo: Silent film archaeology mission for the brave.·Rewatch: If you somehow find a print, frame it.
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Director

Justin H. McCloskey

ReleasedFeb 23, 1924
Runtime1h 10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Laurence Trimble & Jane Murfin Productions

Top Cast

May Allison

May Allison

Claudia Bigelow

Rockliffe Fellowes

Rockliffe Fellowes

Stephen Carey

Vera Reynolds

Vera Reynolds

Sadie Callahan

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Vincent Platt

Harry Mestayer

Harry Mestayer

Charles Bigelow

William V. Mong

William V. Mong

Enoch Metcalf

Eddie Phillips

Eddie Phillips

Tony

Evelyn Selbie

Evelyn Selbie

Hulda

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Trivia

This film is considered lost—no known prints exist, making that miracle cure permanently invisible.

Cultural

Jane Murfin was a rare female director in 1924 and co-wrote 'The Animal Kingdom' and 'What Price Hollywood?'—this surviving credit list is basically her ghost.

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