The Boy Friend (1926 film)

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The Boy Friend
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Still with Monta Bell and Marceline Day reviewing the script
Directed by Monta Bell
Written by Alice D. G. Miller (adaptation)
Based onThe Book of Charm
by John Alexander Kirkpatrick
Starring Marceline Day
John Harron
Gwen Lee
Cinematography Henry Sharp
Edited by Blanche Sewell
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • August 14, 1926 (1926-08-14)(United States)
Running time
65 mins.
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Boy Friend is a lost 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Monta Bell. Based on the play The Book of Charm by John Alexander Kirkpatrick, the film starred Marceline Day and John Harron. [1] [2] This film also marked the film debut of character actress Elizabeth Patterson. [3]

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Plot

Comedy about a small-town girl unhappy with her family, and a boy trying to please her by throwing a big party.

Cast

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References

  1. White Munden, Kenneth (1997). The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films, 1921-1930. University of California Press. p. 80. ISBN   0-520-20969-9.
  2. Progressive Silent Film List: The Boy Friend at silentera.com
  3. Monush, Barry (2003). The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965, Volume 1. Vol. 1. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 587. ISBN   1-557-83551-9.