The Single Standard_
"A Daring Expose of the Shams and Deceits of Society!"
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
Starring
Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, Johnny Mack Brown
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Single Standard was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
The Single Standard is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 11m.
CAST (18)
Greta Garbo
Arden Stuart
Nils Asther
Packy Cannon
Johnny Mack Brown
Tommy Hewlett
Dorothy Sebastian
Mercedes
Lane Chandler
Ding Stuart
Mahlon Hamilton
Glendenning
Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Glendenning
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Handley
Wally Albright
Arden's son
Joel McCrea
Party Guest (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
The Pedestrian Masher (uncredited)
Drew Demorest
Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
JD
Jimmie Dundee
Packy's Friend (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
Packy's Jealous Girlfriend at Art Exhibition (uncredited)
KI
Katharine Irving
Robert Montgomery
Party Boy (uncredited)
Elliott Nugent
Party Boy (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Single Standard about?
A bored socialite finds fleeting romance with an artist.
How long is The Single Standard?
The Single Standard has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in The Single Standard?
The cast of The Single Standard includes Greta Garbo, Nils Asther, Johnny Mack Brown, Dorothy Sebastian, Lane Chandler.
What is the rating of The Single Standard?
The Single Standard has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance