On the Quiet is a lostThe Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: On the Quiet 1918 American silent comedy film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Chester Withey and starred John Barrymore. The film, based on an original 1901 play, was written by Augustus Thomas and served as a popular hit for William Collier Sr.Progressive Silent Film List: On the Quiet at silentera.comOn the Quiet as produced on Broadway at Hoyt's Theatre, February 11, 1901, 160 performances; IBDbThe American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20 by The American Film Institute, c. 1988John Barrymore: A Bio-Bibliography by Martin Norden, c. 1995John Barrymore Shakespearean Actor by Michael Morrison, c. 1997, p. 73
Plot As described in a film magazine, Robert Ridgway is in love with Agnes Colt, 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, who was a witness at the wedding, explains everything.
Cast
See also List of lost films John Barrymore filmography
References
External links
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 lobby card of scene (archived)