Flaming Youth (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1923, Flaming Youth is a drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 90 minutes. “How Far Can a Girl Go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Mona Frentiss dies, she has her confidante "Doctor Bobs" watch over her family, especially her youngest daughter Patricia. The family has been raised in a most unconventional manner, with Mona having a much younger lover and the father Ralph keeping his own lover on the side. As Patricia grows older, she attracts the attention of her mother's former lover, the much older (than Patricia, who in the book is in her early to mid teens) Carey Scott. Patricia tempts fate with her wild ways, nearly loses her virtue to a musician aboard an ocean-going boat, and is saved in time by Carey. Realizing that he is the man for her, she settles down into an experimental marriage.
Who’s in it. Flaming Youth stars Colleen Moore as Patricia Fentriss, Milton Sills as Cary Scott, Elliott Dexter as Dr. Bobs and Sylvia Breamer as Dee Fentriss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Flaming Youth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flaming Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flaming Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flaming Youth (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flaming Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flaming Youth worth watching?
- Flaming Youth holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flaming Youth?
- Flaming Youth stars Colleen Moore, Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter, Sylvia Breamer and Myrtle Stedman.
- When was Flaming Youth released?
- Flaming Youth was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.