La La Lucille Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for La La Lucille.
La La Lucille Ending Explained: John Smith inherits two million dollars from his wealthy aunt on the condition that he divorce his wife Lucille, a former vaudeville performer. Directed by Eddie Lyons, this 1920 comedy film stars Eddie Lyons (John Smith), alongside Anne Cornwall as Lucille Smith, Lee Moran as Britton Hughes, Gladys Walton as Peggy Hughes. With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of La La Lucille?
John Smith inherits two million dollars from his wealthy aunt on the condition that he divorce his wife Lucille, a former vaudeville performer. In order to qualify for his inheritance, John concocts the idea of divorcing his wife and then remarrying her.
Eddie Lyons's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Eddie Lyons (John Smith)'s journey. In order to qualify for his inheritance, John concocts the idea of divorcing his wife and then remarrying her.
How Does Eddie Lyons (John Smith)'s Story End?
- Eddie Lyons: Eddie Lyons's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Eddie Lyons delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 50m runtime.
- Anne Cornwall (Lucille Smith): Anne Cornwall's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Lee Moran (Britton Hughes): Lee Moran's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of La La Lucille Mean?
La La Lucille concludes with Eddie Lyons reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Eddie Lyons leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.