Notoriety (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1922, Notoriety is a drama film directed by William Nigh, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Pigeon Deering, a girl of the tenements, while watching a society ball through a window, witnesses a murder and is arrested. Because she craves notoriety, Pigeon confesses to the crime. During her trial, attorney Arthur Beal exposes the murderer and urges her not to accept any offer from theatrical producers hoping to cash in on her "fame." When Pigeon rejects his advice, Arthur fakes an offer, which she accepts, and has her brought to his country farm for "rehearsals." An attack by a hired man, who assumes from her publicity that she is susceptible, finally convinces Pigeon of her mistake, and she accepts Arthur's proposal of marriage.
Who’s in it. Notoriety stars Maurine Powers as 'Pigeon' Deering, Mary Alden as Ann Boland, Rod La Rocque as Arthur Beal and George Hackathorne as Batty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Notoriety sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Notoriety page.
If you liked it. Fans of Notoriety tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Notoriety (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Notoriety change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Notoriety worth watching?
- Notoriety holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Notoriety?
- Notoriety stars Maurine Powers, Mary Alden, Rod La Rocque, George Hackathorne and Richard Travers.
- When was Notoriety released?
- Notoriety was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.