Widow by Proxy (1919)
Spinster sisters Sophronia and Angelica Pennington of Massachusetts refuse to meet Dolores, the bride of their nephew Jack, because she formerly was an actress. After Dolores receives word that Jack died at the front in France, she moves in with Gloria Grey, who barely supports herself by giving singing lessons. Soon Gloria's money dwindles and her creditors become threatening. When Dolores learns that she will inherit $5,000 from Jack's estate, she refuses to accept it out of pride, but Gloria convinces Dolores that they should go to Pennington Manor with their identities switched. Gloria impresses the aunts when she says that her godmother is a duchess. She and Jack's brother Steven fall in love, and when he is notified to report to naval duty, he proposes that they marry immediately. They then learn that Jack is alive. When Jack finds out that his wife was about to marry his brother, he starts to leave brokenhearted, but he sees the real Dolores and matters are straightened out.
Cast
- Marguerite Clark - Gloria Grey
- Agnes Vernon - Dolores Pennington
- Gertrude Norman - Sophronia Pennington
- Gertrude Claire - Angelica Pennington
- Nigel Barrie - Lt. Steven Pennington
- John Gilbert - Jack Pennington
- Al W. Filson - Alexander P. Galloway
- Rosita Marstini - Mme. Gilligan
Screenplay
- Catherine Chisholm Cushing (Screenplay)
- Julia Crawford Ivers
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Widow by Proxy about?
- Spinster sisters Sophronia and Angelica Pennington of Massachusetts refuse to meet Dolores, the bride of their nephew Jack, because she formerly was an actress. After Dolores receives word that Jack died at the front in France, she moves in with Gloria Grey, who barely supports herself by giving singing lessons. Soon Gloria's money dwindles and her creditors become threatening. When Dolores learns that she will inherit $5,000 from Jack's estate, she refuses to accept it out of pride, but Gloria convinces Dolores that they should go to Pennington Manor with their identities switched. Gloria impresses the aunts when she says that her godmother is a duchess. She and Jack's brother Steven fall in love, and when he is notified to report to naval duty, he proposes that they marry immediately. They then learn that Jack is alive. When Jack finds out that his wife was about to marry his brother, he starts to leave brokenhearted, but he sees the real Dolores and matters are straightened out.
- Who directed Widow by Proxy?
- Widow by Proxy was directed by Walter Edwards.
- Who stars in Widow by Proxy?
- Widow by Proxy stars Marguerite Clark, Agnes Vernon, Gertrude Norman, Gertrude Claire, Nigel Barrie, John Gilbert.
- How long is Widow by Proxy?
- Widow by Proxy has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Widow by Proxy?
- Widow by Proxy is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Widow by Proxy produced?
- Widow by Proxy was produced in United States of America.