From cellar to garret-a laugh every step. A house of pep This baby vamp has everybody guessing

Upstairs and Down

7.0 (1 votes)• 1919• 50m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Alice Chesterton is described as a "Baby Vamp" by the social set and engaged to boring Tom Carey. She flirts with many of the male guests idling at the Ives' Long Island house party, then encourages Terence O'Keefe, a playboy polo player from Ireland, to rendezvous with her in the city; they are seen together at the "Midnight Frolic". Because of this, Mrs. Ives convinces Alice's newly-arrived sister Betty to look after Alice.

Production Details

Director: Charles Giblyn

Starring Cast: Olive Thomas, Rosemary Theby, Mary Charleson, Robert Ellis, Andrew Robson, Harold Miller

Cast

Olive Thomas

Alice Chesterton

Rosemary Theby

Betty Chesterton

Mary Charleson

Rosalie

Robert Ellis

Terrence O'Keefe

Andrew Robson

Sprang

Harold Miller

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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