The New York Idea(1920)
A Clever and Humorous Satire on Society Divorces
The New York Idea Synopsis
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.
The New York Idea (1920) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Blaché, released on November 27, 1920 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Alice Brady, Lowell Sherman, Hedda Hopper and Edwards Davis. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Blaché
- Writers:
- Langdon Mitchell, Mary Murillo
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Bizeul
- Production:
- Realart Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The New York Idea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Brady
as Cynthia Karslake
Lowell Sherman
as John Karslake
Hedda Hopper
as Vida Phillimore
Edwards Davis
as Bishop Matthew Phillimore
Emily Fitzroy
as Grace Phillimore
Julia Hurley
as Mrs. Phillimore
Marie Burke
as Miss Heneage
Edgar Norton
as Thomas
- George Howell
George Howell
as Judge Philip Phillimore
- Lionel Pape
Lionel Pape
as Sir Wilfrid Darby
- Margaret Linden
Margaret Linden
as Caroline Dwight
- Harry Hocky
Harry Hocky
as Tim Fiddler
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Blaché, written by Langdon Mitchell and Mary Murillo.
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The New York Idea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The New York Idea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The New York Idea?
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The main cast of The New York Idea (1920) includes Alice Brady, Lowell Sherman, Hedda Hopper, Edwards Davis and Emily Fitzroy. The film was directed by Herbert Blaché. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The New York Idea released?
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The New York Idea was released on November 27, 1920 and runs for 50m.
Is The New York Idea worth watching?
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The New York Idea (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.