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Wikipedia article




'The Auction Block' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Hobart Henley. The film stars Charles Ray and Eleanor Boardman. It is written by Fanny and Frederic Hatton and is based on the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. It is considered a lost film.[http://www.silentsaregolden.com/arnemetromgm.html 'The Auction Block' Lost Film Files: 'MGM 1925']

The film is a remake of the 1917 film of the same name, released by Goldwyn production starring Rubye De Remer and Tom Powers.

Plot



Bob Wharton (Charles Ray) marries beauty queen Lorelei Knight (Eleanor Boardman), only to fall into the arms of Bernice Lane (Sally O'Neil) during their honeymoon. Lorelei abandons him to return home, but the husband goes after her to win her back. The opportunity presents itself at a charity auction.

Cast



* Charles Ray as Bob Wharton

* Eleanor Boardman as Lorelei Knight

* Sally O'Neil as Bernice Lane

* Donald Reed as Carter Lane (as Ernest Gillen)

* Charles Clary as Homer Lane

* David Torrence as Robert Wharton Sr

* James Corrigan as Mr. Knight

* Forrest Seabury as Edward Blake

* Ned Sparks as Nat Saluson

References




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