American Cinema in 1922

Erich von Stroheim and Mae Busch in von Stroheim's Foolish Wives (1922)

The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) is formed.

Hal Roach's Little Rascals, better known as Our Gang, make their screen debut in One Terrible Day.

Hollywood's first red carpet premiere is held for Douglas Fairbanks's Robin Hood.

Key films

Popular comedian and director known as “Fatty,” and an early screen star.

Influential director and producer whose spectacles helped define Hollywood feature filmmaking.

Swashbuckling silent-screen star, producer and co-founder of United Artists.

Groundbreaking comedienne who played a major role in Keystone’s formative years.