Saturday Night | 1922 | Romantic Comedy Drama

Title: Saturday Night | 1922 | Romantic Comedy Drama Director: Cecil B. DeMille Studio: Famous Players–Lasky / Paramount Pictures Starring: Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts, Jack Mower Based on: Original screenplay by Jeanie MacPherson Release Date: February 5 1922 (U.S. release) Runtime: 9 reels (approx. 90–95 minutes) Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Romantic Comedy Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and socialite engagements 00:15:00 Shamrock meets Richard 00:30:00 Iris and Tom’s escapade 00:45:00 Wedding surprises and class shifts 01:00:00 Domestic clashes and Coney Island 01:15:00 Fire rescue and reconciliation --- Summary: Saturday Night is a 1922 American silent romantic comedy drama about the entangled lives of two affluent young socialites and their unconventional decisions in love. Iris Van Suydam, bored with her privileged life, impulsively marries her chauffeur Tom McGuire, while Richard Prentiss, her fiancé, becomes enamored with laundress Shamrock O’Day and marries her instead. The narrative explores how the couples struggle with the realities of their new lives across class boundaries, leading to humorous and dramatic events that culminate in personal insight and renewed relationships. --- Background: Directed and produced by Cecil B. DeMille, Saturday Night was one of his early 1920s films that blended social satire with romantic comedy. The screenplay was written by Jeanie MacPherson, and the production showcased period social contrast as well as the star power of Leatrice Joy in her first leading role under DeMille’s direction. The film was a commercial success for Paramount Pictures in the silent era. --- Trivia: Saturday Night was one of the first films to star Leatrice Joy for director Cecil B. DeMille, marking a significant collaboration in her early career. The story examines class differences and marital expectations in post-World War I urban society, using comedy and drama to explore mismatched unions. Complete prints of Saturday Night survive in several major archives including the George Eastman Museum and EYE Filmmuseum. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: February 5 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Famous Players–Lasky / Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #SaturdayNight1922 #CecilBDeMille #LeatriceJoy #SilentFilm #RomanticComedy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain