

Paying the Piper
1921, English. Directed by George Fitzmaurice.
She- who dances must pay the piper!
Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps Keith, an architect. Keith's good sense prevails, and he marries Marcia and helps Larry make a man of himself. Barbara, after an unsuccessful attempt at an acting career, returns and asks forgiveness.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 16 January 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ouida Bergère
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Paying the Piper runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Paying the Piper is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Paying the Piper isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1921. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paying the Piper?
If you liked Paying the Piper, try Hungry Hearts, Inside I'm Dancing, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed Paying the Piper?
Paying the Piper (1921) was directed by George Fitzmaurice and stars Dorothy Dickson, Alma Tell, George Fawcett.