Ankles Preferred_
"An Intimate Story of Silk Stockings"
Nora, a department store clerk, is determined to succeed on the basis of her brain power despite her attractive ankles. She gets a job as model at the shop of McGuire and Goldberg, and they announce that Nora may be given a trip abroad if she persuades their financer to lend the partners additional funds. The financer, Hornsbee, becomes presumptuous, leading to an encounter between him and Barney, Nora's young suitor; and she is ultimately glad to accept Barney's modest attentions.
Starring
Madge Bellamy, Lawrence Gray, Barry Norton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Ankles Preferred was released 99 years ago in 1927.
Overview
Nora, a department store clerk, is determined to succeed on the basis of her brain power despite her attractive ankles. She gets a job as model at the shop o...
Ankles Preferred is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (10)
Madge Bellamy
Nora
Lawrence Gray
Barney
Barry Norton
Jimmy
Allan Forrest
Hornsbee
Marjorie Beebe
Flo
Joyce Compton
Virginia
Lillian Elliott
Mrs. Goldberg
Mary Foy
Mrs. McGuire
J. Farrell MacDonald
McGuire
William H. Strauss
Mr. Goldberg
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What is Ankles Preferred about?
Nora, a department store clerk, is determined to succeed on the basis of her brain power despite her attractive ankles. She gets a job as model at the shop of McGuire and Goldberg, and they announce that Nora may be given a trip abroad if she persuades their financer to lend the partners additional funds. The financer, Hornsbee, becomes presumptuous, leading to an encounter between him and Barney, Nora's young suitor; and she is ultimately glad to accept Barney's modest attentions.
How long is Ankles Preferred?
Ankles Preferred has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in Ankles Preferred?
The cast of Ankles Preferred includes Madge Bellamy, Lawrence Gray, Barry Norton, Allan Forrest, Marjorie Beebe.
GENRES (1)
Comedy