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Writers:
Elinor Glyn (novel) (adaptation)
Hope Loring (writer) ...
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Release Date:
15 February 1927 (USA) more
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Plot:
A salesgirl with plenty of "it" (sex appeal) pursues a handsome playboy. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
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It's one of the best more (31 total)

Cast

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Clara Bow ... Betty Lou Spence
Antonio Moreno ... Cyrus Waltham Jr.
William Austin ... Monty Montgomery
Priscilla Bonner ... Molly
Jacqueline Gadsden ... Adela Van Norman
Julia Swayne Gordon ... Mrs. Van Norman
Elinor Glyn ... Herself (as Madame Elinor Glyn)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
72 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Elinor Glyn gave many confusing and sometimes contradictory explanations for what "It" meant, but she always said that "It" did not mean "sex appeal" and anyone who said it did was vulgarizing her concept. Nonetheless, it was as a euphemism for "sex appeal" that "It" entered the language in the 1920s. more
Quotes:
[On whether Betty Lou lacks "reserve."]
Cyrus Waltham Jr.: Personally, I think she has plenty - in reserve!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#26.7)" (2009) more

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It's one of the best, 5 February 2006
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I decided I'd watch a little bit of this film on the computer. Knowing me I usually get distracted and stop watching but this film was so very different. My first silent film, and already a favourite. I could literally not stop watching Clara Bow, she was absolutely fascinating. I'd read David Stenn's wonderful biography on her so it was great to see her finally acting. When she's on screen you block out everything else and her acting ability wonderful - she can cry at the drop of a hat! So, instead of getting distracted I watched this movie the whole way through and enjoyed every moment of it... but my favourite parts were definitely with Clara. In fact, you could say I wasn't really interested in anyone else! This movie is HER movie. It's fun, flirty and just a great movie. I recommend it for anyone who loves silent movies, Clara Bow, or flirtatious movies pushing the limit. Age wise, I think I can recommend it for about 15 onwards - I'm 14 and I really enjoyed it - but not all teenagers will appreciate the film. Which is a pity, because it's wonderful!

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