''On the Quiet'' is a lost 1918 American silent comedy film produced by

Famous Players-Lasky Famous Players-Lasky Corporation was an American motion picture and distribution company formed on June 28, 1916, from the merger of Adolph Zukor's Famous Players Film Company—originally formed by Zukor as Famous Players in Famous Plays—and ...

and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by

Chester Withey Chester "Chet" Withey (8 November 1887, Park City, Utah – 6 October 1939, California) was an American silent film actor, director, and screenwriter. He participated in the production in total of some 100 films. Born in Park City, Utah, ...

and starred

John Barrymore John Barrymore (born John Sidney Blyth; February 14 or 15, 1882 – May 29, 1942) was an American actor on stage, screen and radio. A member of the Drew and Barrymore theatrical families, he initially tried to avoid the stage, and briefly att ...

. The film, based on an original 1901 play, was written by

Augustus Thomas Augustus Thomas (January 8, 1857 – August 12, 1934) was an American playwright. Biography Born in St. Louis, Missouri and son of a doctor, Thomas worked a number of jobs including as a page in the 41st Congress, studying law, and gaining some ...

and served as a popular hit for William Collier, Sr.

Plot

As described in a

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, Robert Ridgway (Barrymore) is in love with Agnes Colt (Meredith), but her brother who is the guardian of her estate objects to Robert's wild escapades. They are married on the quiet. Robert goes back to college and promises to be good. Agnes's sister is jealous of her husband, a Duke, and to test their love the Duke holds a party in Robert's room. Agnes visits Robert while the party is in progress, and when her brother discovers her absence he goes to hunt her up. Robert and Agnes escape to a life saving station, don diving helmets, and hide at the bottom of the sea. Meanwhile, McGeachy (Belcher), who was a witness at the wedding, explains everything.

Cast

as Robert Ridgway * Lois Meredith as Agnes Colt * Frank Losee as Judge Ridgway * J.W. Johnston as Horace Colt * Alfred Hickman as Hix *Helen Greene as Ethel Colt *

Cyril Chadwick Cyril Chadwick (11 June 1879 – 3 November 1955) was an English actor of the silent era. He appeared in 70 films between 1913 and 1938. He was born in Kensington, London. Partial filmography * ''Doc'' (1914) - Eastman * ''Mrs. Black Is Ba ...

as Duke of Carbonddale *Frank Belcher as McGeachy *Nan Christy as Chorus Girl *Dell Boone as Chorus Girl *Dan Mason as Clerk *Frank Hilton as Secretary *Otto Okuga as Valet *Louise Lee as Maid

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The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: ''On the Quiet''''On the Quiet'' synopsis at AllMovie The Topeka Daily State Journal, Saturday Evening November 9 1918
(Library of Congress)
lobby poster
Paramount 1918 films American silent feature films Famous Players-Lasky films Films directed by Chester Withey American films based on plays Lost American films 1918 comedy films American black-and-white films Silent American comedy films 1918 lost films Lost comedy films 1910s American films {{1910s-comedy-film-stub

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