Everything for Sale (1921 film)

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Directed by Frank O'Connor
Screenplay by Hector Turnbull
Starring May McAvoy
A. Edward Sutherland
Kathlyn Williams
Edwin Stevens
Richard Tucker
Betty Schade
Cinematography Harold Rosson
Production
company
Realart Pictures Corporation
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • September 25, 1921 (1921-09-25)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Everything for Sale is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor, in his directorial debut, [1] and written by Hector Turnbull. The film stars May McAvoy, A. Edward Sutherland, Kathlyn Williams, Edwin Stevens, Richard Tucker, and Betty Schade. The film was released on September 25, 1921, by Paramount Pictures. [2] [3]

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Plot

According to the American Film Institute, the film revolved around Helen, freshly graduated from school, moving with her aunt, Mrs. Wainwright. Her aunt wants Helen to marry Donald Scott, a millionaire. But Helen becomes engaged to Lee, her childhood love, after he parts with Lilian, his mistress. The engagement is eventually broken and Lee returns to Lilian while Helen can now marry Donald. [4]

Cast

Production

The film's working title was Happy Ending. [5]

Preservation

With no prints of Everything For Sale located in any film archives, it is considered a lost film. [6] [7]

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References

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  5. "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. Progressive Silent Film List: Everything for Sale at silentera.com
  7. The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Everything For Sale