| When We Were 21 | |
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| Directed by | Henry King |
| Written by | H.V. Esmond (play) |
| Produced by | Jesse D. Hampton |
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| Cinematography | Victor Milner |
Production company | Jesse D. Hampton Productions |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
When We Were 21 is a 1921 American silent comedy drama film directed by Henry King and starring H.B. Warner, Claire Anderson, and James Morrison. [1]
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