Exit Smiling(1926)
The story of an ugly duckling.
Exit Smiling Synopsis
The travails of a third-rate traveling theatre company and its wardrobe lady / maid who dreams of stepping in as their melodramatic production's (Flaming Women) female lead.
Exit Smiling (1926) is a comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, released on November 6, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Beatrice Lillie, Jack Pickford, Doris Lloyd and DeWitt Jennings. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Taylor
- Writers:
- Marc Connelly, Tim Whelan, Sam Taylor
- Producers:
- Sam Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- André Barlatier
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Exit Smiling (1926) Trailer
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Exit Smiling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beatrice Lillie
as Violet
Jack Pickford
as Jimmy Marsh
Doris Lloyd
as Olga
DeWitt Jennings
as Orlando Wainwright
Harry Myers
as Jesse Watson
Franklin Pangborn
as Cecil Lovelace
Tenen Holtz
as Tod Powell
Louise Lorraine
as Phyllis
Dorothea Wolbert
as Anna (uncredited)
Charles K. French
as Mr. Tichnor (uncredited)
Dwight Frye
as Balcony Heckler (uncredited)
D'Arcy Corrigan
as Macomber (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sam Taylor, written by Marc Connelly, Tim Whelan and Sam Taylor, produced by Sam Taylor.
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Exit Smiling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Exit Smiling – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Exit Smiling online?
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Exit Smiling (1926) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Exit Smiling?
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The main cast of Exit Smiling (1926) includes Beatrice Lillie, Jack Pickford, Doris Lloyd, DeWitt Jennings and Harry Myers. The film was directed by Sam Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Exit Smiling released?
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Exit Smiling was released on November 6, 1926 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Exit Smiling worth watching?
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Exit Smiling (1926) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Exit Smiling?
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Yes. The official Exit Smiling trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.