The Auction Block
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| Directed by | Hobart Henley |
| Written by | Fanny Hatton Frederic Hatton |
| Based on |
The Auction Block: A Novel of New York Life by Rex Beach |
| Starring |
Charles Ray Eleanor Boardman Sally O'Neil |
| Cinematography | John Arnold |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
The Auction Block is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Hobart Henley. The film stars Charles Ray and Eleanor Boardman. It is written by Fanny and Frederic Hatton and is based on the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. It is considered a lost film.
The film is a remake of the 1917 film of the same name, released by Goldwyn production starring Rubye De Remer and Tom Powers.
Bob Wharton (Charles Ray) marries beauty queen Lorelei Knight (Eleanor Boardman), only to fall into the arms of Bernice Lane (Sally O'Neil) during their honeymoon. Lorelei abandons him to return home, but the husband goes after her to win her back. The opportunity presents itself at a charity auction.
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