Excitement (film)
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| Directed by | Robert F. Hill |
| Written by | Hugh Hoffman |
| Story by | Crosby George |
| Produced by | Carl Laemmle |
| Starring | Laura La Plante |
| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Excitement is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Laura La Plante.[1] It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures.
Plot
[edit]As described in a film magazine review,[2] Nila Lyons, pretty and mischievous, is a worry to her parents, who want her to get married. She leaves home declaring that she will choose a spouse. After going through varied adventures, she marries a young chap who kisses and wins her when their motorcycle dashes into a lake. They agree to separate for a month each year. After Nila has passed through a number of exciting experiences, she settles down with her husband.
Cast
[edit]- Laura La Plante as Nila Lyons
- Edward Hearn as Arthur Drew
- William Welsh as Hiram Lyons
- Frances Raymond as Mrs. Lyons
- Fred DeSilva as Eric Orton
- Margaret Cullington as Violet Smith
- Al Hart as Abner Smith
- Rolfe Sedan as Willie Winkle
- Bert Roach as Toby
- Stanley Blystone as Freddie
- Lon Poff as Roger Cove
- George Fisher as Chester Robbins
- Fay Tincher as Mammy
Preservation
[edit]With no copies of Excitement found in any film archives,[3] it is a lost film.
References
[edit]- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Excitement at silentera.com
- ^ Pardy, George T. (April 19, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Excitement". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 21. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Excitement
External links
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- Excitement at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie
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