The Single Standard

Nan
1h 11m
1929
5.5 /10 (6)

A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!

Overview

A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.

Country : United States of America
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1929-07-27

Top Billed Cast

Greta Garbo

Arden Stuart

Nils Asther

Packy Cannon

Johnny Mack Brown

Tommy Hewlett

Dorothy Sebastian

Mercedes

Lane Chandler

Ding Stuart

Mahlon Hamilton

Glendenning

Kathlyn Williams

Mrs. Glendenning

Zeffie Tilbury

Mrs. Handley

Wally Albright

Arden's son

Joel McCrea

Party Guest (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

The Pedestrian Masher (uncredited)

Drew Demorest

Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

Packy's Friend (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Anita Garvin

Packy's Jealous Girlfriend at Art Exhibition (uncredited)

Katharine Irving

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