The Better Wife

Overview

Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 13, 1919

Original language

English

Production

Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation

Cast

Ben Alexander,Edward Kimball,Kathlyn Williams,Irving Cummings,Clara Kimball Young,Lillian Walker,Barbara Tennant,Nigel Barrie

Director

William P.S. Earle

Writer

Lenore J. Coffee

Producer

Clara Kimball Young

Cinematography

Arthur Edeson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0009925