The Only Thing (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, The Only Thing is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 62 minutes. “Elinor Glyn, to whom the human heart is an open book, has here pictured her greatest romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thyra arrives in Chekia to wed its old and ugly king. The Duke falls in love with her. A revolution erupts and the king is assassinated. Chief revolutionary Gigberto also falls in love with Thyra. The revolutionaries plan to drown Thyra and Gigberto in a boat, but the Duke takes Gigberto's place. And the loving couple are rescued.
Who’s in it. The Only Thing stars Eleanor Boardman as Thyra, Princess of Svendborg, Conrad Nagel as Harry Vane, Duke of Chevenix, Edward Connelly as King of Chekia and Arthur Edmund Carewe as Gigberto, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Only Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Only Thing (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Only Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Only Thing?
- The Only Thing stars Eleanor Boardman, Conrad Nagel, Edward Connelly, Arthur Edmund Carewe and Louis Payne.
- When was The Only Thing released?
- The Only Thing was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.