A Motion to Adjourn
1921, English. Directed by Roy Clements.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch A Motion to Adjourn
A Motion to Adjourn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1921.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Roy ClementsDirector
- Roy StewartSilas Warner Jr
- Evelyn NelsonLouise Warner
- Marjorie DawSally Bleeker
- Sidney D'AlbrookArchie Warner
- Norval MacGregorDoc Bleeker
- William A. CarrollJoe Selinsky
- Charles KingThe Bartender
- Harry L. RattenberrySilas Warner
- Peggy BlackwoodValentine
- William WhiteFaro Dan
- Jim WelchButterfly Kid
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter B. Kyne
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What A Motion to Adjourn is based on
A Motion to Adjourn is based on A Motion to Adjourn by Peter B. Kyne.
A Motion to Adjourn
By Peter B. Kyne
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked A Motion to Adjourn
CQ
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
In the Soup
1992 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hooking Up
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Roll Bounce
2005 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Somewhere in Queens
2023 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The House of Tomorrow
2019 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Good Half
2024 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Landline
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Motion to Adjourn: quick answers
Is A Motion to Adjourn worth watching?
A Motion to Adjourn doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is A Motion to Adjourn?
A Motion to Adjourn runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does A Motion to Adjourn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Motion to Adjourn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Motion to Adjourn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Motion to Adjourn yet.
Which OTT platform is A Motion to Adjourn on?
A Motion to Adjourn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1921. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Motion to Adjourn?
If you liked A Motion to Adjourn, try CQ, SubUrbia, In the Soup.
Who directed A Motion to Adjourn?
A Motion to Adjourn (1921) was directed by Roy Clements and stars Roy Stewart, Evelyn Nelson, Marjorie Daw.
What is A Motion to Adjourn based on?
A Motion to Adjourn is based on A Motion to Adjourn by Peter B. Kyne.