A Social Celebrity (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, A Social Celebrity is a comedy film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Small-town barber Max Haber is the pride of his father, Johann, who owns an antiquated barbershop. Max adores Kitty Laverne, the manicurist, who loves him but is ambitious to be a dancer, so she heads for New York, hoping that he will follow in pursuit of better things. Mrs. Jackson-Greer, a New York society matron, has occasion to note Max styling the hair of a town girl and induces him to come to New York and pose as a French count. There he meets April, Mrs. King's niece, and loses his heart to her, as well as to Kitty, now a showgirl.
Who’s in it. A Social Celebrity stars Louise Brooks as Kitty Laverne, Eleanor Lawson as April King (as Elsie Lawson), Adolphe Menjou as Max Haber and Roger Davis as Tenny, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Social Celebrity page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Social Celebrity tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Social Celebrity (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Social Celebrity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Social Celebrity?
- A Social Celebrity stars Louise Brooks, Eleanor Lawson, Adolphe Menjou, Roger Davis and Hugh Huntley.
- When was A Social Celebrity released?
- A Social Celebrity was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.