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She's 16, fake-IDing as 20, and about to crash the jazz age HARD.
TMDB
60
IMDb
64
Rotten Tomatoes
89
Google
85

The Flapper (1920)

Chaos energyRoaring Twenties sassSilent film charm

Overview

Comedy

A Southern teen at a ritzy boarding school gets into mischief while acting the sophisticated grownup to impress a suave gentleman and match wits with a pair of jewel thieves.

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female protagonistsilent filmboarding schoolflapper
Performance of adulthoodClass mobilityGender rebellion

Standout Aspects

Acting

Olive Thomas's mischievous charisma carries every frame.

Costume

Authentic flapper fashion that defined an era.

Best for:Solo: Perfect gateway silent film for curious newbies.·Date Night: Cute vintage energy, 88 minutes, zero commitment.
Alan Crosland

Director

Alan Crosland

ReleasedMay 10, 1920
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Selznick Pictures

Top Cast

Olive Thomas

Olive Thomas

Genevieve 'Ginger' King

William P. Carleton

William P. Carleton

Richard Channing

Warren Cook

Warren Cook

Senator King

Arthur Housman

Arthur Housman

Tom Morran

Marcia Harris

Marcia Harris

Miss Paddles

Bobby Connelly

Bobby Connelly

King Jr.

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This film helped popularize the term 'flapper' nationwide—Olive Thomas became the face of rebellious youth before dying tragically months after release.

Trivia

Director Alan Crosland would later helm 'The Jazz Singer' (1927), making this his dress rehearsal for revolutionizing cinema.

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