Sinners in Silk (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film
Released in 1924, Sinners in Silk is a drama film directed by Hobart Henley, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Aging roué Arthur Merrill meets flapper Penelope Stevens on an ocean liner and decides to undergo rejuvenation surgery so that he may enjoy life again. Transformed, he attends a wild jazz party given by Penelope and persuades her to visit his apartment, but he finds that she is a "good girl" and only flirting. After he gives Penelope a scare and a lecture, her old beau, Brock Farley, enters with a letter to Arthur that reveals Brock to be his son. Arthur gladly steps aside, renounces his wild living, and returns to a simple life.
Who’s in it. Sinners in Silk stars Adolphe Menjou as Arthur Merrill and Eleanor Boardman as Penelope Stevens.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinners in Silk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinners in Silk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Sinners in Silk (1924)?
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- Who stars in Sinners in Silk?
- Sinners in Silk stars Adolphe Menjou and Eleanor Boardman.
- When was Sinners in Silk released?
- Sinners in Silk was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.