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A Motion to Adjourn (1921)

Movie ★ 9.0 60 min

Silas Warner, Jr., is the playboy son of a wealthy New York financier. When Silas’s brother, Archie, commits a near-theft, Silas nobly takes the blame. Disinherited by his father, Silas travels West to start a new life in a mining town. Once there, he is inducted into a local fraternity of fortune seekers known as the "Ornery and Worthless Men of the World". A series of events leads to a compromising situation that forces Silas to marry Sally. The film blends Western themes with comedic and dramatic elements as Silas navigates his new life and marriage.

Roy Clements Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 2, 1921
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0013408
Language
Studio
Ben Wilson Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Motion to Adjourn about?
Silas Warner, Jr., is the playboy son of a wealthy New York financier. When Silas’s brother, Archie, commits a near-theft, Silas nobly takes the blame. Disinherited by his father, Silas travels West to start a new life in a mining town. Once there, he is inducted into a local fraternity of fortune seekers known as the "Ornery and Worthless Men of the World". A series of events leads to a compromising situation that forces Silas to marry Sally. The film blends Western themes with comedic and dramatic elements as Silas navigates his new life and marriage.
Who directed A Motion to Adjourn?
A Motion to Adjourn was directed by Roy Clements.
Who stars in A Motion to Adjourn?
A Motion to Adjourn stars Roy Stewart, Evelyn Nelson, Marjorie Daw, Sidney D'Albrook.
When was A Motion to Adjourn released?
A Motion to Adjourn is a 1921 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch A Motion to Adjourn?
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