The Single Standard (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1929, The Single Standard is a drama and romance film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
Who’s in it. The Single Standard stars Greta Garbo as Arden Stuart, Nils Asther as Packy Cannon, Johnny Mack Brown as Tommy Hewlett and Dorothy Sebastian as Mercedes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Single Standard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Single Standard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Single Standard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Single Standard (1929)?
- In US, The Single Standard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Single Standard worth watching?
- The Single Standard holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Single Standard?
- The Single Standard stars Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, Johnny Mack Brown, Dorothy Sebastian and Lane Chandler.
- When was The Single Standard released?
- The Single Standard was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.