The Affairs of Anatol
The Affairs of Anatol is a 1921 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Wallace Reid and Gloria Swanson. The film is based on the 1893 play Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler. It was adapted by Jeanie MacPherson for the screen with assistance from Beulah Marie Dix and Elmer Harris. Art direction for the film was done by Paul Iribe.
Plot
Socialite Anatol Spencer (Reid), finding his relationship with his wife Vivian (Swanson) lackluster, goes in search of excitement.
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| author | Arthur Schnitzler Jeanie MacPherson |
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| director | Cecil B. DeMille |
| editor | Anne Bauchens |
| genre | comedy-drama |
| keywords | act best friend cheat city life country life disillusion dying world high society hindu hypocrisy kiss married old flame row telephone call theatrical backer undress world war i |
| musicBy | Brian Benison |
| producer | Jesse L. Lasky |
| productionCompany | Famous Players–Lasky |
| publisher | Paramount Pictures |
| theme | silent |