

The Foolish Age
1921-10-16 · 50 min · ★ 9.0
After graduating from college, rich girl Margery Carr decides to do some good in the world. Much to the chagrin of her father, she decides to open an office to help derelicts. For her secretary, she picks an ex-gangster named Bubbs out of the throng.
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- Directors
- William A. Seiter
- Production companies
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Doris MayMargie Carr
Hallam CooleyHomer Dean Chadwick
Otis HarlanOld Top: Carr
Arthur HoytLester Hicks
Lillian WorthFlossy
Bull MontanaBubbs
William ElmerCauliflower Jim (as Billy Elmer)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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