The Flirt_
"Booth Tarkington's Masterpiece"
Treats of the average, smalltown, middle class family life. Flirtatious Cora Madison is engaged to Richard Lindley but is attracted to Val Corliss, who has come to town to promote oil stock. When Cora's father refuses to become involved, she forges his name on some papers, thus enabling Corliss to sell many shares.
Starring
George Nichols, Lydia Knott, Eileen Percy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Flirt was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
Treats of the average, smalltown, middle class family life. Flirtatious Cora Madison is engaged to Richard Lindley but is attracted to Val Corliss, who has c...
The Flirt is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (14)
George Nichols
Papa Madison
Lydia Knott
Mama Madison
Eileen Percy
Cora Madison
Helen Jerome Eddy
Laura Madison
Buddy Messinger
Hedrick Madison
Harold Goodwin
Jimmy Madison
Nell Craig
Dell Fenton
Tom Kennedy
Sam Fenton
Lloyd Whitlock
Valentine Corliss
Edward Hearn
Richard Lindley
Bert Roach
Wade Trumble
William Welsh
George Carroll
Dorothea Wolbert
The Cook
True Eames Boardman
Goody-goody of the neighborhood (uncredited)
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What is The Flirt about?
Treats of the average, smalltown, middle class family life. Flirtatious Cora Madison is engaged to Richard Lindley but is attracted to Val Corliss, who has come to town to promote oil stock. When Cora's father refuses to become involved, she forges his name on some papers, thus enabling Corliss to sell many shares.
How long is The Flirt?
The Flirt has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Flirt?
The cast of The Flirt includes George Nichols, Lydia Knott, Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Buddy Messinger.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
