A Private Scandal

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A Private Scandal
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Directed by Chester M. Franklin
Screenplay by Eve Unsell
Story by Hector Turnbull
Starring May McAvoy
Bruce Gordon
Ralph Lewis
Kathlyn Williams
Lloyd Whitlock
Gladys Fox
Cinematography J.O. Taylor
Production
company
Realart Pictures Corporation
Distributed byRealart Pictures Corporation
Release date
  • June 12, 1921 (1921-06-12)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

A Private Scandal is a 1921 American drama film directed by Chester M. Franklin and written by Eve Unsell. The film stars May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, Ralph Lewis, Kathlyn Williams, Lloyd Whitlock, and Gladys Fox. The film was released on June 12, 1921, by Realart Pictures Corporation. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

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References

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  2. Janiss Garza. "A Private Scandal (1921) - Chester M. Franklin". AllMovie. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  3. "A Private Scandal". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved November 29, 2017.