''Know Your Men'' is a 1921 American silent

melodrama A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or exces ...

film produced and distributed by

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, directed by

Charles Giblyn Charles Giblyn (September 6, 1871 – March 14, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed nearly 100 films between 1912 and 1927. He also appeared in 23 films between 1914 and 1934. He was one of the foun ...

, and starring

Pearl White Pearl Fay White (March 4, 1889 – August 4, 1938) was an American stage and film actress. She began her career on the stage at the age of six, and later moved on to silent films appearing in a number of popular serials. Dubbed the "Queen of ...

. It is now considered to be a

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.The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: ''Know Your Men''
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Plot

As described in a film publication summary, Ellen (White) is in love with Roy Phelps (Lytell), but marries Warren Schuyler (Clarke), who is a good man, to protect her father's honor. Roy later returns and rekindles her love, and Ellen goes with him. However, she soon discovers his villainy, and, penitent, returns and is taken back by her husband, whom she now realizes she loves.

Cast

as Ellen Schuyler *

Wilfred Lytell Wilfred Lytell (16 October 1891 – 10 September 1954) was an American film actor.''Silent Film Necrology'', p. 329 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana''Who Was Who on Screen'', p. 289 2nd Edition c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt Biography Lytell ...

as Roy Phelps *Downing Clarke as Warren Schuyler *

Harry C. Browne Harry Clinton Browne (August 18, 1878 – November 15, 1954) was an American banjo player and actor. He appeared on stage and in silent films and recorded for Columbia Records in the 1910s and 1920s. Biography Browne was born in 1878 in North Ada ...

as John Barrett *Estar Banks as Mrs. Barrett *Byron Douglas as Van Horn *William Eville as Watson

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allmovie/synopsis; ''Know Your Men''
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