The Only Thing | |
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Directed by | Jack Conway |
Written by | Elinor Glyn (scenario) |
Story by | Elinor Glyn |
Starring |
Eleanor Boardman Conrad Nagel |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date
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Running time
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80 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language |
Silent English intertitles |
The Only Thing (also known as Four Flaming Days) is a 1925 American silent romantic costume drama, starring Eleanor Boardman. The film's scenario was written by author Elinor Glyn (who also oversaw the film's production), and was based on a story adapted from Glyn's novel of the same name.
It was the first film Jack Conway directed for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer where he remained for until his retirement in 1948. The film is also notable for featuring a young Joan Crawford in her second film role playing a minor part as a lady in waiting.
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