''Everything for Sale'' is a 1921 American silent

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directed by

Frank O'Connor Frank O'Connor (born Michael Francis O'Donovan; 17 September 1903 – 10 March 1966) was an Irish author and translator. He wrote poetry (original and translations from Irish), dramatic works, memoirs, journalistic columns and features on a ...

and written by

Hector Turnbull Hector Turnbull (September 11, 1884 – April 8, 1934) was an American screenwriter and film producer. He wrote for 25 films between 1915 and 1937. He was born in Arlington, New Jersey and died in New Hope, Pennsylvania from a heart attack. ...

. The film stars May McAvoy, A. Edward Sutherland,

Kathlyn Williams Kathlyn Williams (born Kathleen Mabel Williams, May 31, 1879 – September 23, 1960) was an American actress, known for her blonde beauty and daring antics, who performed on stage as well as in early silent film. She began her career onstage in ...

, Edwin Stevens, Richard Tucker, and

Betty Schade Betty Schade (born Frida Feddersen; March 27, 1895 – March 27, 1982) was a German-born American actress of the silent era. She appeared in about 135 films between 1913 and 1921. Schade was born in Geestemünde (Bremerhaven), Germany and ma ...

. The film was released on September 25, 1921, by

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. It is not known if it survives, which suggests that it is a

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.Progressive Silent Film List: ''Everything for Sale''
at silentera.com

Cast

* May McAvoy as Helen Wainwright * A. Edward Sutherland as Donald Scott *

as Mrs. Wainwright * Edwin Stevens as Mr. Wainwright * Richard Tucker as Lee Morton *

as Lillian Lord *Dana Todd as Billy Mitchell * Jane Keckley as Sarah Calmm

References

External links

* * 1921 films 1920s English-language films Silent American drama films 1921 drama films Paramount Pictures films American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films directed by Frank O'Connor 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub