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The Flapper

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Ginger is sent away to a boarding school for flirting with men, and falls for a man who rides past the school every day. After a classmate robs the school's safe, Ginger is set up to take the fall for the crime.

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Caroline Sanborn Chicago Tribune 06/07/2021
[Olive Thomas] wins one laugh after another from her audience with her audacity, her powers of mimicry and her general adorableness. Go to Full Review Marion Russell Billboard 03/16/2023
Devoid of plot or substance, the story will, nevertheless, hold attention by reason of the delicious nonsense and humorous pranks indulged in by the youthful heroine. Go to Full Review Matthew Taylor Motion Picture News 11/10/2020
The director, author and star are the trinity that have made this interesting little photoplay, which provides good entertainment even 11 h docs not attempt lo be a world-beater. Go to Full Review Wid Gunning The Film Daily 11/10/2020
The Flapper can be considered a very unusual comedy. It is splendidly sub- titled and there are a wealth of pretty snow scenes as backgrounds. Go to Full Review Louis Reeves Harrison Moving Picture World 11/10/2020
Miss Thomas gives a highly intelligent interpretation of her role as a "flapper," a youngster trying to appear mature and experienced. In full appreciation of its meaning, she plays the part as if she loved it. Go to Full Review Shadow Stage Photoplay 11/10/2020
It is a regular banana frappe of a picture; amusing without being inebriating. Olive Thomas is the most delectable flapper that ever evaded a chaperone. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Alan Crosland

Director

Olive Thomas

Ginger King

Warren Cook

Sen. King

Theodore Westman Jr.

Bill Forbes

Katherine Johnston

Hortense

Arthur Housman

Tom Morran

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Movie Info

Synopsis Ginger is sent away to a boarding school for flirting with men, and falls for a man who rides past the school every day. After a classmate robs the school's safe, Ginger is set up to take the fall for the crime.
Director
Alan Crosland
Screenwriter
Frances Marion
Genre
Comedy
Release Date (Theaters)
May 10, 1920, Original
Runtime
1h 28m