The Careless Age
"A wandering boy and a love squandering woman."
Originally released in 1929. The Careless Age is a drama film. directed by John Griffith Wray. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Carmel Myers, and Holmes Herbert
Synopsis
Sir John Hayward, a noted surgeon, decides that his son Wyn, a medical student, needs a vacation as a temporary diversion from his studies. At Como, Wyn meets and falls in love with Rayetta Muir, an unprincipled actress who trifles with him. In London, Rayetta avoids seeing Wyn, ready to forget him. Wyn is crazed when he learns that Rayetta is intimate with both Lord Durhugh, an old roué, and Le Grand, a French boxer; and in a rage he chokes Rayetta and leaves her for dead. He then confesses to his father that he has killed her. Preparing to take the blame, Sir John, accompanied by Wyn, goes to Rayetta's apartment to find that she did not die after all. A lost film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Careless Age about?
Sir John Hayward, a noted surgeon, decides that his son Wyn, a medical student, needs a vacation as a temporary diversion from his studies. At Como, Wyn meets and falls in love with Rayetta Muir, a...
Who directed The Careless Age?
The Careless Age was directed by John Griffith Wray.
How long is The Careless Age?
The Careless Age has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Careless Age released?
The Careless Age was released on September 15, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Careless Age?
The main cast of The Careless Age includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Carmel Myers, Holmes Herbert, Kenneth Thomson, Loretta Young.