An American Widow (1917)

Cast

• Ethel Barrymore - Elizabeth Carter
• Irving Cummings - Jasper Mallory
• H. Dudley Hawley - Earl of Dettminster (as Dudley Hawley)
• Ernest Stallard - Augustus Tucker
• Charles Dickson - Theodore Bacon
• Alfred Kappeler - Pitney Carter (as Alfred Kappler)
• Arthur Lewis - Carstairs
• Pearl Browne - Mme. Albani

Screenplay

• Henry K. Chambers (Theatre Play)
• Albert S. Le Vino

Keywords

marriage of convenience, lost film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is An American Widow about?

Wealthy American widow Elizabeth Carter plans to marry the Earl of Dettminster when lawyer Augustus Tucker informs her of a codicil in her late husband's will. The Carter fortune will go to nephew Pitney Carter, who is in love with Elizabeth, if her second husband is not an American. Elizabeth therefore pays penniless playwright Jasper Mallory $50,000 to marry her and schemes with actress Mme. Albani to provide grounds for divorce so that she may then make the earl her third husband.

Who directed An American Widow?

An American Widow was directed by Frank Reicher.

Who stars in An American Widow?

An American Widow stars Ethel Barrymore, Irving Cummings, H. Dudley Hawley, Ernest Stallard, Charles Dickson, Alfred Kappeler.

How long is An American Widow?

An American Widow has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).

What genre is An American Widow?

An American Widow is a Comedy, Drama film.

Where was An American Widow produced?

An American Widow was produced in United States of America.