The Single Standard
The Single Standard is a 1929 American romantic drama film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by veteran John S. Robertson and starring Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, and Johnny Mack Brown.
Plot
Debutante Arden Stuart (Greta Garbo), believes a single standard of conduct should apply to both sexes, one that strives for a combination of freedom, equality, and honesty —in regards to love. Her first attempt is with chauffeur Anthony Kendall, who is secretly a disillusioned "ace aviator" and son of a lord. However their joyous romance ends in disaster, when the young ace commits suicide after being fired because of their illicit affair.
More details
author | Josephine Lovett |
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director | John S. Robertson |
editor | Blanche Sewell |
genre | drama |
keywords | chance encounter disillusion hunting accident illicit affair paint prizefighter sail shoot south seas sweep away think |
musicBy | William Axt |
publisher | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
theme | romantic drama |