The Battle of the Sexes (1914)
Frank Andrews is a successful businessman. He has always found pride and joy in the company of his wife, son and daughter. He suddenly finds himself enthralled by the advances of a gay young woman siren, who lives in the same apartment house as he does. So marked an influence does she have over him as time progresses that at last he quite forgets his home ties, neglects his family, and goes the way of many other men who have forgotten the meaning of paternity and blood ties. The story is advanced through many scenes enacted with the accompanying notes of New York's night life, and the denouement comes when the faithful wife discovers her husband's infidelity. At this time the mother's mind nearly loses balance, while Jane, the beautiful daughter, crazed by the grief of her mother, determines to take part in the tragedy. With revolver in hand she steals up to the apartment of the woman, but her frail nature is overcome by the temperamental anger of the woman and her mission fails.
Cast
- Donald Crisp - Frank Andrews
- Lillian Gish - Jane Andrews, the daughter
- Robert Harron - John Andrews, the son
- Mary Alden - Mrs. Frank Andrews
- Owen Moore - Cleo's lover
- Fay Tincher - Cleo
- W.E. Lawrence
- Rudolph Valentino - Dance Extra (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Daniel Carson Goodman (Novel)
Keywords
partially lost film, fragment
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of the Sexes about?
- Frank Andrews is a successful businessman. He has always found pride and joy in the company of his wife, son and daughter. He suddenly finds himself enthralled by the advances of a gay young woman siren, who lives in the same apartment house as he does. So marked an influence does she have over him as time progresses that at last he quite forgets his home ties, neglects his family, and goes the way of many other men who have forgotten the meaning of paternity and blood ties. The story is advanced through many scenes enacted with the accompanying notes of New York's night life, and the denouement comes when the faithful wife discovers her husband's infidelity. At this time the mother's mind nearly loses balance, while Jane, the beautiful daughter, crazed by the grief of her mother, determines to take part in the tragedy. With revolver in hand she steals up to the apartment of the woman, but her frail nature is overcome by the temperamental anger of the woman and her mission fails.
- Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
- The Battle of the Sexes was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Battle of the Sexes?
- The Battle of the Sexes stars Donald Crisp, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Mary Alden, Owen Moore, Fay Tincher.
- How long is The Battle of the Sexes?
- The Battle of the Sexes has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of the Sexes?
- The Battle of the Sexes is a Drama film.
- Where was The Battle of the Sexes produced?
- The Battle of the Sexes was produced in United States of America.