DRAMA . 1921 . 1h 0m

Habit_

Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and wealthy clothing designer Charles Munson. Scorning her father's plea for her to curb her passion for beautiful clothes and live more modestly, she trips and is knocked unconscious. In a dream, Irene's father goes to Munson for financial assistance and Munson agrees, in exchange for her father agreeing to try to influence Irene to marry him. When it is announced at Irene's birthday party that she and Marshall have secretly married, Munson refuses to lend the money to Irene's father, who then kills himself with a pistol. After a series of tragic events, Irene awakens, and decides to marry Marshall.

Starring Mildred Harris, W.E. Lawrence, Ethel Grey Terry

1h 0m

Runtime

1921

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

Habit poster

Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and wealthy clothing designer Charles Munson. Scorning her father's plea for her to curb her passion for beautiful clothes and live more modestly, she trips and is knocked unconscious. In a dream, Irene's father goes to Munson for financial assistance and Munson agrees, in exchange for her father agreeing to try to influence Irene to marry him. When it is announced at Irene's birthday party that she and Marshall have secretly married, Munson refuses to lend the money to Irene's father, who then kills himself with a pistol. After a series of tragic events, Irene awakens, and decides to marry Marshall.

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Cast

Mildred Harris stars as Irene Fletcher in Habit.

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Year context

Habit was released 105 years ago in 1921.

Overview

Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and weal...

Habit is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 0m.

CAST (5)

Mildred Harris

W.E. Lawrence

W.E. Lawrence

John Marshall

Ethel Grey Terry

Ethel Grey Terry

Walter McGrail

Emmett King

Richard Fletcher

DETAILS

Release

January 9, 1921

Status

Released

Runtime

60 min (1h 0m)

Country

United States

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What is Habit about?

Irene Fletcher, the pampered daughter of a Long Island millionaire on the brink of bankruptcy, has two suitors - struggling architect John Marshall, and wealthy clothing designer Charles Munson. Scorning her father's plea for her to curb her passion for beautiful clothes and live more modestly, she trips and is knocked unconscious. In a dream, Irene's father goes to Munson for financial assistance and Munson agrees, in exchange for her father agreeing to try to influence Irene to marry him. When it is announced at Irene's birthday party that she and Marshall have secretly married, Munson refuses to lend the money to Irene's father, who then kills himself with a pistol. After a series of tragic events, Irene awakens, and decides to marry Marshall.

How long is Habit?

Habit has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).

Who stars in Habit?

The cast of Habit includes Mildred Harris, W.E. Lawrence, Ethel Grey Terry, Walter McGrail, Emmett King.

GENRES (1)

Drama