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Excitement (film)

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Excitement
Directed byRobert F. Hill
Written byHugh Hoffman
Story byCrosby George
Produced byCarl Laemmle
StarringLaura La Plante
CinematographyJackson Rose
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • April 13, 1924 (1924-04-13)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Excitement is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Laura La Plante.[1] It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures.

Plot

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As described in a film magazine review,[2] Nila Lyons, pretty and mischievous, is a worry to her parents, who want her to get married. She leaves home declaring that she will choose a spouse. After going through varied adventures, she marries a young chap who kisses and wins her when their motorcycle dashes into a lake. They agree to separate for a month each year. After Nila has passed through a number of exciting experiences, she settles down with her husband.

Cast

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Preservation

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With no copies of Excitement found in any film archives,[3] it is a lost film.

References

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  1. ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Excitement at silentera.com
  2. ^ Pardy, George T. (April 19, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Excitement". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 21. Retrieved November 10, 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Excitement
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