Being Respectable

Being Respectable is a 1924 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen and written by Dorothy Farnum.

The film stars Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich, Theodore von Eltz and Frank Currier.

[1][2][3] Charles Carpenter is obliged to marry Suzanne, with pressure from his wealthy and respectable family, although he is in love with young Valerie Winship.

Years later, when Valerie is back in town, they renew the affair and Carpenter plans to leave his wife and child for her, but in the end he yields to family duty and respectability.

The New York Times Screen review characterized it as "only mildly interesting in parts, and frequently disappointing.".