The Town Scandal (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1923, The Town Scandal is a comedy and drama film directed by King Baggot, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Broadway chorus girl Jean Crosby visits her sister in Murphysburg and finds that not only has her brother-in-law, Lysander Sprowl, squandered all the money she has sent, but the leading male citizens--all members of the Purity League--who were so friendly to her in New York will not now give her a second glance. With the help of newspaperman Toby Caswell, however, she anonymously publishes her life story in the town newspaper, thus frightening the men into offering Jean "hush money."
Who’s in it. The Town Scandal stars Gladys Walton as Jean Crosby, Edward McWade as Avery Crawford, William Welsh as Samuel Grimes and Anna Dodge as Mrs. Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Town Scandal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Town Scandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Town Scandal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Town Scandal (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Town Scandal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Town Scandal worth watching?
- The Town Scandal holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Town Scandal?
- The Town Scandal stars Gladys Walton, Edward McWade, William Welsh, Anna Dodge and Edward Hearn.
- When was The Town Scandal released?
- The Town Scandal was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.