Winning a Widow (1912)
While crossing the Atlantic, Jim White, an American tourist, is attracted by a charming young widow. He succeeds in making the lady's acquaintance through her four-year-old son and thereafter he becomes a persistent suitor and shadow. It happens that Luxor, Egypt, is the destination of both parties and when they arrive at that point Jim determines to win the widow without further delay. She does not encourage his suit and he becomes desperate. Jim hits upon a subterfuge and engages an Egyptian to help him out. However, the best laid plans often miscarry, and when the widow learns of the plot she prepares one of her own. Jim meets with a decided surprise and the little son is the means of bringing about a mutual understanding.
Director: Sidney Olcott
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: July 5, 1912
Cast
- Gene Gauntier - An American Widow
- J.P. McGowan
- George Hollister Jr. - The Widow's Child
- James B. Ross
- Ben Holmes
- J.J. Clark - Jim White
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Olcott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Winning a Widow about?
- While crossing the Atlantic, Jim White, an American tourist, is attracted by a charming young widow. He succeeds in making the lady's acquaintance through her four-year-old son and thereafter he becomes a persistent suitor and shadow. It happens that Luxor, Egypt, is the destination of both parties and when they arrive at that point Jim determines to win the widow without further delay. She does not encourage his suit and he becomes desperate. Jim hits upon a subterfuge and engages an Egyptian to help him out. However, the best laid plans often miscarry, and when the widow learns of the plot she prepares one of her own. Jim meets with a decided surprise and the little son is the means of bringing about a mutual understanding.
- Who directed Winning a Widow?
- Winning a Widow was directed by Sidney Olcott.
- Who stars in Winning a Widow?
- Winning a Widow stars Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, George Hollister Jr., James B. Ross, Ben Holmes, J.J. Clark.
- How long is Winning a Widow?
- Winning a Widow has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Winning a Widow?
- Winning a Widow is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Winning a Widow produced?
- Winning a Widow was produced in United States of America.