Just Like a Woman (1912)

When the suitor of the daughter of an apparently wealthy widow finds out that the oil stocks, in which her late husband's fortune is invested, are worthless, he finds the daughter less attractive. The widow's broker has a wealthy friend, who becomes very interested in the girl, although he is twice her age. He proposes marriage, believing that he can win her love through kindness. The girl, for her mother' sake accepts and they are married. Despite his great love he is unable to overcome the great difference in their ages, so he buys the worthless oil stock so that she may be independent, and he then leaves her to go back to his oil fields. His sacrifice arouses the girl's love and she follows him to tell him of her awakening.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 17 min
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Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Just Like a Woman about?
When the suitor of the daughter of an apparently wealthy widow finds out that the oil stocks, in which her late husband's fortune is invested, are worthless, he finds the daughter less attractive. The widow's broker has a wealthy friend, who becomes very interested in the girl, although he is twice her age. He proposes marriage, believing that he can win her love through kindness. The girl, for her mother' sake accepts and they are married. Despite his great love he is unable to overcome the great difference in their ages, so he buys the worthless oil stock so that she may be independent, and he then leaves her to go back to his oil fields. His sacrifice arouses the girl's love and she follows him to tell him of her awakening.
Who directed Just Like a Woman?
Just Like a Woman was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Just Like a Woman?
Just Like a Woman stars Mary Pickford, Grace Henderson, Harry Hyde, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Wilfred Lucas, Kate Bruce.
How long is Just Like a Woman?
Just Like a Woman has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Just Like a Woman?
Just Like a Woman is a Romance film.
Where was Just Like a Woman produced?
Just Like a Woman was produced in United States of America.