Should a Woman Tell? (1919)
THE TENSE DRAMA OF A SOUL IN DOUBT
A village girl, on a visit to the city of Boston, is taken advantage of by a man there, and returns to her home feeling sullied and ashamed. A young man who had once sought her hand returns from years away in Europe and reiterates his suit.
Director: John Ince
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 29, 1919
Cast
- Alice Lake - Meta Maxon
- Frank Currier - Mr. Maxon
- Jack Mulhall - Albert Tuley
- Nellie Anderson - Mrs. Maxon
- Lydia Knott - Clarissa Sedgwick
- Don Bailey - The Doctor
- John Gilbert - The Villain
- Richard Headrick - Maxon Boy
- Carol Jackson - Maxon Girl
Screenplay
- Finis Fox (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Edward M. McDermott
Production: Screen Classics Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt
Keywords
boston, massachusetts, shame
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Should a Woman Tell? about?
- A village girl, on a visit to the city of Boston, is taken advantage of by a man there, and returns to her home feeling sullied and ashamed. A young man who had once sought her hand returns from years away in Europe and reiterates his suit.
- Who directed Should a Woman Tell??
- Should a Woman Tell? was directed by John Ince.
- Who stars in Should a Woman Tell??
- Should a Woman Tell? stars Alice Lake, Frank Currier, Jack Mulhall, Nellie Anderson, Lydia Knott, Don Bailey.
- How long is Should a Woman Tell??
- Should a Woman Tell? has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Should a Woman Tell??
- Should a Woman Tell? is a Drama film.
- Where was Should a Woman Tell? produced?
- Should a Woman Tell? was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Should a Woman Tell??
- The themes of Should a Woman Tell? include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.