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The Affairs of Anatol  (1921)

The Affairs of Anatol
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113 mins

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The Affairs of Anatol

Cecil B. DeMille's much-maligned cinemadaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's The Affairs of Anatol holds up better than its reputation suggests. Wallace Reid stars as New York socialite Anatol DeWitt Spencer, who after only a few day's marriage has become bored with his new bride Vivian (Gloria Swanson). In search of new romantic vistas, Anatole takes up his old flame Emilie (Wanda Hawley), who repays the "favor" by two-timing him. Briefly returning to his wife, Anatole attempts another extramarital adventure with Annie Elliot (Agnes Ayres), whose tear-stained tales of a tragic life are but a subterfuge to disguise her larcenous streak. Finally, Anatole dallies with Satan Synne (Bebe Daniels), "the wickedest woman in New York"-who turns out to be a virtuous housewife, hoping to raise money for her seriously ill husband. At long last, Anatole decides that he's better off with Vivian, who by now has grown tired of him. In reviewing The Affairs of Anatol, Photoplay magazine said laconically "Cecil B. DeMille, not Arthur Schnitzler. We leave it to you which gentleman has pleased our public more." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


The Affairs of Anatol Trivia

Who played Anatol De Witt Spencer in the movie The Affairs of Anatol?
Wallace Reid played Anatol De Witt Spencer in the movie The Affairs of Anatol

Who played Vivian, His Wife in the movie The Affairs of Anatol?
Gloria Swanson played Vivian, His Wife in the movie The Affairs of Anatol

Who played Max Runyon in the movie The Affairs of Anatol?
Elliott Dexter played Max Runyon in the movie The Affairs of Anatol

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