The Grim Comedian

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The Grim Comedian
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Directed by Frank Lloyd
Written by Bess Meredyth
Story by Rita Weiman
Starring Phoebe Hunt
Jack Holt
Gloria Hope
Cinematography Norbert Brodine
Production
company
Distributed byGoldwyn Distributing
Release date
  • November 13, 1921 (1921-11-13)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Grim Comedian is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Phoebe Hunt, Jack Holt, and Gloria Hope. [1]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine, [2] an automobile passenger tells an old man a tale, while speeding across the country, of the actress Marie Lamonte (Hunt) who gives up luxury, a beautiful car, and a cozy apartment furnished by Harvey "Million Dollar" Martin (Holt). She does all this so that her daughter Dorothy (Hope), who was reared in a convent, might not be contaminated by the presence of the roue. However, Harvey meets the young woman and a genuine affection springs up for her. On the day that they are to elope, Marie goes to Harvey's apartment, finds her daughter waiting in an adjoining room, and in desperation shoots Harvey, wounding him in the hand. "I did not think that you would do it," he says. "You've won." He forthright tells Dorothy that he did not intend to marry her. "The grim comedian" known as life has turned the tables on the millionaire when happiness was within his grasp.

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Production

Exteriors for The Grim Comedian were filmed at Big Bear. [3]

References

  1. Munden p. 316
  2. "Reviews: The Grim Comedian". Exhibitors Herald. 14 (3). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 56. January 14, 1922.
  3. Camera. Los Angeles: Raymond Cannon. April 16, 1921. p. 4.

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