Woman Wise (1928)
In Jedda, Persia, American consul George Gage, known as a woman hater, is shocked when his newly arrived assistant, "Billie Baxter," whom he assumes will be a man, turns out to be an attractive woman. Despite his formerly anti-female leanings, George finds himself falling in love with Billie and is jealous when his womanizing friend, Brad Wilson, arrives in Jedda and makes a play for her. At the same time, when the ruling Pasha, Abdul Mustapha, meets Billie, he also becomes smitten and tries to have her brought to his harem. Despite their rivalry, George and Brad join forces and save Billie from the Pasha, after which she decides that George is the man she loves and wants to marry. Considered a lost film.
Director: Albert Ray
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: January 8, 1928
Cast
- William Russell - Ne'er-Do-Well
- June Collyer - Millie Baxter
- Walter Pidgeon - United States Consul
- Theodore Kosloff - Abdul Mustapha
- Ernest Shields - Valet
- Raoul Paoli - Khurd Chief
- Duke Kahanamoku - Guard
- Josephine Borio - Native Girl
- Carmen Castillo - Native Girl
Screenplay
Production: Fox-Films
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Woman Wise about?
- In Jedda, Persia, American consul George Gage, known as a woman hater, is shocked when his newly arrived assistant, "Billie Baxter," whom he assumes will be a man, turns out to be an attractive woman. Despite his formerly anti-female leanings, George finds himself falling in love with Billie and is jealous when his womanizing friend, Brad Wilson, arrives in Jedda and makes a play for her. At the same time, when the ruling Pasha, Abdul Mustapha, meets Billie, he also becomes smitten and tries to have her brought to his harem. Despite their rivalry, George and Brad join forces and save Billie from the Pasha, after which she decides that George is the man she loves and wants to marry. Considered a lost film.
- Who directed Woman Wise?
- Woman Wise was directed by Albert Ray.
- Who stars in Woman Wise?
- Woman Wise stars William Russell, June Collyer, Walter Pidgeon, Theodore Kosloff, Ernest Shields, Raoul Paoli.
- How long is Woman Wise?
- Woman Wise has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Woman Wise?
- Woman Wise is a Comedy, Drama film.