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1925 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1925, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

The Merry Widow
Written by: Erich von Stroheim, Benjamin Glazer
Directed by: Erich von Stroheim
Starring: Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Roy D'Arcy, Tully Marshall
Country: United States of America
Outline: In the kingdom of Monteblanco, Prince Danilo falls in love with dancer Sally O'Hara, but their union is opposed due to her commoner status. After Sally marries Baron Sadoja, Prince Danilo's cousin, Crown Prince Mirko, also vies for her affection, leading to a tragic duel.
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The Gold Rush
Written by: Charles Chaplin
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Starring: Charles Chaplin, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman
Country: United States of America
Outline: A prospector searches for gold in the Alaskan wilderness, and finds it and more.
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Stage Struck
Written by: Allan Dwan, John B. Hymer, William C. de Mille
Directed by: Allan Dwan
Starring: Gloria Swanson, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Roberts, Charles Clary
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young woman from the country dreams of becoming a Broadway star, but her journey is filled with challenges and heartbreak.
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The Gold Rush
Written by: Charles Chaplin
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Starring: Charles Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Malcolm Waite
Country: United States of America
Outline: A prospector searches for fortune in the Klondike and discovers romance. The film features iconic scenes like the dance of the dinner rolls and the meal of boiled shoe leather.
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Seven Chances
Written by: Buster Keaton, Jean Havez, Clyde Bruckman
Directed by: Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Snitz Edwards, T. Roy Barnes, Margaret Leahy
Country: United States of America
Outline: A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.
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Faces of Children
Written by: Jacques Feyder
Directed by: Jacques Feyder
Starring: Léon Belières, Jean Forest, Jean Aymé, Léon Larive, Georges Lannes
Country: France
Outline: A drama depicting the emotional turmoil of a family after the death of a child. The film explores themes of grief and familial bonds.
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Lazybones
Written by: Frank Borzage
Directed by: Frank Borzage
Starring: Mary MacLaren, John Bowers, Charles Morton, Edward Arnold, William H. Tooker
Country: United States of America
Outline: A melodrama about a young man who returns to his hometown after World War I and struggles to adjust to civilian life. The film delves into post-war disillusionment and personal redemption.
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Shore Leave
Written by: John S. Robertson
Directed by: John S. Robertson
Starring: Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Gish, Mary Astor, Raymond Hatton, William H. Tooker
Country: United States of America
Outline: A drama about a sailor on shore leave who becomes entangled in a love triangle. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges of relationships during wartime.
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Little Annie Rooney
Written by: William Beaudine
Directed by: William Beaudine
Starring: Mary Pickford, William H. Tooker, Edward Arnold, Charles Wellesley, William H. Tooker
Country: United States of America
Outline: A drama about a young girl from a working-class family who dreams of a better life. The film portrays her struggles and aspirations in a rapidly changing society.
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Written by: Oscar Wilde
Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch
Starring: Irene Rich, Bert Lytell, Bert Roach
Country: Germany
Outline: A society woman believes her husband is having an affair, a misconception which may have dire personal consequences for all involved.
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Kiss Me Again
Written by: Hanns Kräly
Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch
Starring: Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Clara Bow, Edward Arnold
Country: United States of America
Outline: A married woman contemplates divorce after an affair, but complications arise when her husband returns home.
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The Joyless Street
Written by: Hugo Bettauer
Directed by: Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Starring: Greta Garbo, Jaro Fürth, Asta Nielsen
Country: Austria
Outline: In post-World War I Vienna, a young woman struggles to support her family amidst economic hardship, leading to personal and societal challenges.
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His People
Written by: Charles E. Whittaker, Alfred A. Cohn
Directed by: Edward Sloman
Starring: Rudolph Schildkraut
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young Jewish boxer grows up on New York's Lower East Side, facing generational and cultural conflicts.
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The Eagle
Written by: Hans Kraly
Directed by: Clarence Brown
Starring: Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Bánky, Louise Dresser
Country: United States of America
Outline: A Russian lieutenant becomes an outlaw after rejecting the advances of Czarina Catherine II, seeking revenge against a corrupt nobleman who has wronged his family.
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Master of the House
Written by: Carl Theodor Dreyer, Svend Rindom
Directed by: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Starring: Johannes Meyer, Astrid Holm, Mathilde Nielsen
Country: Denmark
Outline: A tyrannical husband learns to appreciate his wife after his former nanny takes over the household.
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Don Q Son of Zorro
Written by: Johnston McCulley, Jack Cunningham
Directed by: Donald Crisp
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Astor, Noah Beery
Country: United States of America
Outline: The son of Zorro seeks revenge against the man who killed his father.
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Smouldering Fires
Written by: Sada Cowan, Howard Higgin, Melville W. Brown
Directed by: Clarence Brown
Starring: Pauline Frederick, Laura La Plante, Malcolm McGregor, Tully Marshall, Wanda Hawley
Country: United States of America
Outline: A successful businesswoman falls in love with one of her much younger factory workers, unaware that he is in love with her younger sister.
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The Lost World
Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle, Marion Fairfax
Directed by: Harry O. Hoyt
Starring: Wallace Beery, Bessie Love, Lewis Stone
Country: United States of America
Outline: A scientific expedition travels to a plateau where prehistoric creatures still survive.
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Paths to Paradise
Written by: Keene Thompson
Directed by: Clarence G. Badger
Starring: Betty Compson, Raymond Griffith, Tom Santschi, Edgar Kennedy
Country: United States of America
Outline: A con-woman has a nice business fleecing gullible tourists who want a genuine 'underworld' experience, but the tables are turned when one of her victims turns out to be less innocent than he looks.
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Sally of the Sawdust
Written by: Forrest Halsey
Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Starring: Carol Dempster, W.C. Fields, Alfred Lunt, Erville Alderson, Effie Shannon
Country: United States of America
Outline: An orphaned circus girl, raised by a conman, discovers her true parentage and navigates the challenges of high society.
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