Idols of Clay
Seen it?1920 | 70 min | Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Aimed squarely at romantics and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Same wavelength as Jungle Fever.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1920: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A girl raised isolated from society in the South Seas falls in love with a visiting sculptor.
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 428 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Fitzmaurice
- Mae MurrayFaith Merrill
- David PowellDion Holme
- Dorothy CummingLady Cray
- George FawcettJim Merrill
- Richard WangermannOld Master
- Claude KingDr. Herbert
- Leslie KingBlinky