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The New York Idea (1920)

1920-11-27 · 50m · EN
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Rich but frivolous, Cynthia and John Karslake obscure their love for each other by their constant quarreling. Cynthia grows jealous of her husband when, one day at the races, she notices Vida Phillimore, a recent divorcée, flirting with him. Using this incident to inflame all her other petty grievances, Cynthia ends up in divorce court presided over by Vida's ex-husband, Judge Phillip Phillimore.

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Herbert BlachéDirector

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Alice BradyAlice BradyCynthia KarslakeLowell ShermanLowell ShermanJohn KarslakeHedda HopperHedda HopperVida PhillimoreEdwards DavisEdwards DavisBishop Matthew PhillimoreEmily FitzroyEmily FitzroyGrace PhillimoreJulia HurleyJulia HurleyMrs. PhillimoreMarie BurkeMarie BurkeMiss HeneageEdgar NortonEdgar NortonThomasGeorge HowellGeorge HowellJudge Philip PhillimoreLionel PapeLionel PapeSir Wilfrid DarbyMargaret LindenMargaret LindenCaroline DwightHarry HockyHarry HockyTim Fiddler

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What is The New York Idea about?

Rich but frivolous, Cynthia and John Karslake obscure their love for each other by their constant quarreling. Cynthia grows jealous of her husband when, one day at the races, she notices Vida Phillimore, a recent divorcée, flirting with him. Using this incident to inflame all her other petty grievances, Cynthia ends up in divorce court presided over by Vida's ex-husband, Judge Phillip Phillimore.

How long is The New York Idea?

The New York Idea has a runtime of 50 minutes.