A Motion to Adjourn (1921)

Silas Warner, Jr., is the playboy son of a wealthy New York financier. When Silas’s brother, Archie, commits a near-theft, Silas nobly takes the blame. Disinherited by his father, Silas travels West to start a new life in a mining town. Once there, he is inducted into a local fraternity of fortune seekers known as the "Ornery and Worthless Men of the World". A series of events leads to a compromising situation that forces Silas to marry Sally. The film blends Western themes with comedic and dramatic elements as Silas navigates his new life and marriage.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Stars: Roy Stewart, Evelyn Nelson, Marjorie Daw, Sidney D'Albrook, Norval MacGregor

Release Date: 1921-11-02

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 9 / 10 (1 votes)

Runtime: 60 mins