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  • A Motion to Adjourn (1921)
  • Comedy, Drama
A Motion to Adjourn (1921)
Comedy, Drama

Silas Warner, Jr., playboy son of a wealthy New York broker, is disinherited and sent from home by his father when he assumes the blame for a near-theft committed by his brother, Archie. In a western mining community, he is inducted into ...See moreSilas Warner, Jr., playboy son of a wealthy New York broker, is disinherited and sent from home by his father when he assumes the blame for a near-theft committed by his brother, Archie. In a western mining community, he is inducted into the "Ornery and Worthless Men of the World," a fraternity of fortune seekers, and a compromising situation forces him to marry Sally Bleeker. Sally is sent away to finishing school when her father dies; there she meets Louise, Silas' sister; and the girls become pals. While visiting the Warner home, Sally recognizes Silas, Jr.'s, picture, and when her miner-guardians come to New York to bring her home, there is a final meeting of the order and a happy reconciliation of Silas with his family. Written by AFI See less
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Director
Writers
Roy Clements (scenario) | Peter B. Kyne (story)
Producer
Ben F. Wilson (as Ben Wilson)
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Updated Nov 2, 1921

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Nov 2, 1921 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Harry L. Rattenberry
Silas Warner (as Harry Rattenbury) Silas Warner (as Harry Rattenbury)   See fewer
Roy Stewart
Silas Warner Jr Silas Warner Jr   See fewer
Sidney D'Albrook
Archie Warner Archie Warner   See fewer
Evelyn Nelson
Louise Warner Louise Warner   See fewer
Norval MacGregor
Doc Bleeker Doc Bleeker   See fewer
Marjorie Daw
Sally Bleeker Sally Bleeker   See fewer
Peggy Blackwood
Valentine Valentine   See fewer
William A. Carroll
Joe Selinsky Joe Selinsky   See fewer
Charles King
The Bartender (as Charles L. King) The Bartender (as Charles L. King)   See fewer
William White
Faro Dan (as Bill White) Faro Dan (as Bill White)   See fewer
Jim Welch
Butterfly Kid (as Jim Welsh) Butterfly Kid (as Jim Welsh)   See fewer
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