Harrison Bates and his wife are leaders in society. Their daughter, Eleanor, agrees to hold off marriage until her sweetheart, Allan Penfield, has made a success of himself.
For Sale (1924) is a poignant and intricate exploration of the social and personal ramifications of financial ruin in the upper echelons of early 20th-century American society. The film, directed by Fred Stanley and Earl Hudson, centers on the Bates family, whose rigid adherence to societal norms and expectations is te...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George Archainbaud
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"For Sale (1924) is a poignant and intricate exploration of the social and personal ramifications of financial ruin in the upper echelons of early 20th-century American society. The film, directed by Fred Stanley and Earl Hudson, centers on the Bates family, whose rigid adherence to societal norms and expectations is tested when their substantial wealth is suddenly depleted. This narrative not only captures the emotional turbulence within the family but also reflects the broader societal shifts o..."
Fred Stanley, Earl Hudson
United States
