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ROMANCE . 1921 . 1h 10m

The Lotus Eater_

Naive Jacques Lenoi marries money-hungry Madge Vance. When Madge realizes he isn't as moneyed as she assumed she turns a cold shoulder to him and he takes off on a balloon trip to China.

Starring John Barrymore, Colleen Moore, Anna Q. Nilsson
1h 10m
Runtime
1921
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Naive Jacques Lenoi marries money-hungry Madge Vance. When Madge realizes he isn't as moneyed as she assumed she turns a cold shoulder to him and he takes off on a balloon trip to China.

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Cast
John Barrymore stars as Jacques Leroi in The Lotus Eater.
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Year context
The Lotus Eater was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
Naive Jacques Lenoi marries money-hungry Madge Vance. When Madge realizes he isn't as moneyed as she assumed she turns a cold shoulder to him and he takes of...
The Lotus Eater is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
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What is The Lotus Eater about?
Naive Jacques Lenoi marries money-hungry Madge Vance. When Madge realizes he isn't as moneyed as she assumed she turns a cold shoulder to him and he takes off on a balloon trip to China.
How long is The Lotus Eater?
The Lotus Eater has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Lotus Eater?
The cast of The Lotus Eater includes John Barrymore, Colleen Moore, Anna Q. Nilsson, Ida Waterman, Frank Currier.

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Romance Drama
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