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Poster for Vanity

1927 | 60 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Barbara Fiske, a beautiful girl of social standing, is about to be married to Lloyd Van Courtland. On the eve of their marriage, she foolishly pays a visit to a colorful steamship captain aboard his ship.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 600 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Donald Crisp

  • Leatrice JoyBarbara Fiske
  • Charles RayLt. Lloyd Van Courtland
  • Alan Hale'Happy' Dan Morgan
  • Mayme KelsoMrs. Fiske
  • Noble JohnsonBimbo, ship's cook
  • Helen Lee WorthingTess Ramsay
  • Louis PayneButler
  • Jesse De VorskaSailor in stage show
  • Ellinor VanderveerDress designer