Women Who Give (1924)
The Tang of the sea. Rugged characters of the New England Coast. Thrilling rescues-shipwrecks-tense dramatic scenes.
Jonathan Swift, stern Cape Cod businessman, has ambitions for his children, Emily and Noah, which are thwarted when they take romantic interests in Capt. Joe Cradlebow and Becky Keeler, respectively. Not realizing that Becky expects a child and has been promised marriage, Swift has Noah shanghaied, while Becky stows away on Cradlebow's vessel. There is a terrific storm; but Cradlebow rescues Noah, and the fleet returns safely to shore--thanks to lighthouse keeper Bijonah Keeler, Becky's father, who sets his house afire to give the sailors light. Realizing his foolishness Swift relents allowing his children marry whom they please.
Cast
- Barbara Bedford - Emily Swift
- Frank Keenan - Jonathan Swift
- Renée Adorée - Becky Keeler
- Robert Frazer - Captain Joe Cradlebow
- Joseph J. Dowling - Captain Bijonah Keeler (as Joseph Dowling)
- Margaret Seddon - Ma Keeler
Screenplay
- Sarah P. McLean Greene (Story)
- Bernard McConville (Screenplay)
- Bernard McConville (Adaptation)
- J.G. Hawks (Adaptation)
- J.G. Hawks (Screenplay)
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Women Who Give about?
- Jonathan Swift, stern Cape Cod businessman, has ambitions for his children, Emily and Noah, which are thwarted when they take romantic interests in Capt. Joe Cradlebow and Becky Keeler, respectively. Not realizing that Becky expects a child and has been promised marriage, Swift has Noah shanghaied, while Becky stows away on Cradlebow's vessel. There is a terrific storm; but Cradlebow rescues Noah, and the fleet returns safely to shore--thanks to lighthouse keeper Bijonah Keeler, Becky's father, who sets his house afire to give the sailors light. Realizing his foolishness Swift relents allowing his children marry whom they please.
- Who directed Women Who Give?
- Women Who Give was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in Women Who Give?
- Women Who Give stars Barbara Bedford, Frank Keenan, Renée Adorée, Robert Frazer, Joseph J. Dowling, Margaret Seddon.
- How long is Women Who Give?
- Women Who Give has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Women Who Give?
- Women Who Give is a Drama film.