''The Crossroads of New York'' is a

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1922 American silent

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directed by

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and an all-star cast of silent comedians. It was produced by Mack Sennett and released through First National Distributors.The AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1993: ''The Crossroads of New York''
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Plot

As described in a

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Grace St. Clair (Terry) is willing to accept large checks from millionaire James Flint (Beery) but does not care for his caresses. James' nephew Michael (O'Hara) from the country arrives, fondly expecting to live in luxury at his uncle's home in the city, but he is quickly disillusioned. His uncle gratifies his wish to wear a uniform, but it is of the White Wings street cleaners. Michael goes to live in a cheap boardinghouse where the landlady (Farley) makes violent love to him, and he discovers that he is somehow engaged to her. Her lover Star Boarder (Gribbon), who acts the yokel, cannot move her heart, even when he sings "You Made Me What I am Today." Michael is called upon to save the lovely heiress Ruth Anthony (McGuire) on two occasions, and Star the humble suitor convinces the boardinghouse lady that the young man is not true and gets her heart on the rebound. Lady Luck apparently discovers Michael, and his uncle James goes to Alaska, falls down a cliff, and is reported as being dead, leaving Michael the house and his millions. Michael now feels that he can tell Ruth of his love, for she has dismissed her fiance Garrett Chesterfield (Cain). Because the uncle can no longer supply the needed funds for her needs, Grace makes a play for Michael. Michael finds himself the subject of a

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lawsuit with Grace telling the most amazing story of his violent courtship of her. Then Ruth's father John D. Anthony (Standing) is held prisoner by her rejected suitor Garrett, and Michael comes to the rescue. In the end the villains of the story get their just deserts in a most approved fashion, and the young pair Michael and Ruth are reunited.

Cast

* George O'Hara as Michael Flint *

Noah Beery Noah Nicholas Beery (January 17, 1882 – April 1, 1946) was an American actor who appeared in films from 1913 until his death in 1946. He was the older brother of Academy Award-winning actor Wallace Beery as well as the father of prominen ...

as James Flint *

Ethel Grey Terry Ethel Grey Terry (October 2, 1882 – January 6, 1931) was an American actress of the silent era. She is best remembered for her role in '' The Penalty'' with Lon Chaney. Early years Ethel Grey Terry was born in Oakland, California, the ...

as Grace St. Clair * Ben Deeley as Press Agent * Billy Bevan as Press Agent *

Herbert Standing Herbert Standing (13 November 1846 – 5 December 1923) was a British stage and screen actor and the patriarch of the Standing family of actors. He was the father of numerous children, many of whom had careers in theatre and cinema. Toward the ...

as John D. Anthony *

Dot Farley Dorothea "Dot" Farley (February 6, 1881 – May 2, 1971) was an American film actress who appeared in 280 motion pictures between 1910 and 1950. She was also known as Dorothy Farley. Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothea Farley was t ...

as Landlady *

Eddie Gribbon Eddie Gribbon (January 3, 1890 – September 29, 1965) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films from the 1910s to the 1950s. Gribbon began working in Mack Sennett films in 1916 and continued through the 1920s. He usuall ...

as Star Boarder *

Kathryn McGuire Kathryn McGuire (December 6, 1903 – October 10, 1978) was an American dancer and actress. Early life Born in Peoria, Illinois, McGuire was said to be recognized by critics and fans alike as one of the rising stars in film. Selected one of ...

as Ruth Anthony *Robert Cain as Garrett Chesterfield *

Mildred June Mildred June (December 23, 1905 – June 19, 1940) was an American actress who appeared in silent films. She was also co-writer of a 1927 film. She died at the age of 34 from alcoholism. Life June was born in St. Louis in 1905. She was an Ame ...

as Waitress *

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as Wall Street Wolf *

Charles Murray Charles Murray may refer to: Politicians *Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661–1710), British peer *Charles Murray (author and diplomat) (1806–1895), British author and diplomat *Charles Murray, 7th Earl of Dunmore (1841–1907), Scotti ...

as Judge * James Finlayson as Lawyer *Patrick Kelly as Butler

Premieres

* The east coast premiere was held at the Capitol Theatre, New York on May 21, 1922. * The west coast premiere was held a
Miller's Theatre, Los Angeles
on June 16, 1922.

Preservation status

''The Crossroads of New York'' is a

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save for a fragment, 705 feet long, at the Deutsche Kinemathek.The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''The Crossroads of New York''
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References

External links

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Lobby card bundle
(archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Crossroads of New York, The 1922 films American silent feature films Lost American films Films directed by F. Richard Jones First National Pictures films American black-and-white films Silent American comedy films 1922 comedy films 1922 lost films Lost comedy films 1920s American films