Anna Ascends (1922) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1922, Anna Ascends is a drame and histoire film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. While working in Siad Coury’s coffeehouse in a Syrian neighborhood of New York City, Syrian immigrant Anna Ayyob falls in love with reporter, Howard Fisk, who is investigating a jewel smuggling ring. When she discovers that her co-worker, “The Baron,” is involved with international thieves Count and Countess Rostoff, Anna telephones Howard with the information, but the Baron attacks her. During the encounter, she believes she accidentally kills him, and disappears. Three years later, after anonymously writing a widely popular novel called Anna Ascends, based on her own life, Anna again meets Howard Fisk. To save Howard’s sister, Bessie Fisk, from marrying Count Rostoff, Anna exposes the jewel thief and confesses to the Baron’s murder. Fortunately, Howard’s investigation discloses that the Baron is very much alive. Her named cleared, Anna marries Howard.

Who’s in it. Anna Ascends stars Alice Brady as Anna Ayyob, Robert Ellis as Howard Fisk, David Powell as The Baron and Nita Naldi as Countess Rostoff, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Anna Ascends 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 Anna Ascends page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anna Ascends tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.