The Better Wife (1919)
Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.
Director: William P.S. Earle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 13, 1919
Cast
- Clara Kimball Young - Charmian Page
- Edward Kimball - Mr. Page
- Nigel Barrie - Sir Richard Beverly
- Kathlyn Williams - Lady Beverly
- Ben Alexander - Little Dick
- Lillian Walker - Helen Kingdom
- Barbara Tennant - Mrs. Kingdom
- Irving Cummings - Comte de Cheveral
Screenplay
- Lenore J. Coffee (Story)
- Lenore J. Coffee (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson
Production: Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Better Wife about?
- Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.
- Who directed The Better Wife?
- The Better Wife was directed by William P.S. Earle.
- Who stars in The Better Wife?
- The Better Wife stars Clara Kimball Young, Edward Kimball, Nigel Barrie, Kathlyn Williams, Ben Alexander, Lillian Walker.
- How long is The Better Wife?
- The Better Wife has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Better Wife?
- The Better Wife is a Drama film.
- Where was The Better Wife produced?
- The Better Wife was produced in United States of America.