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The Better Wife (1919) | Slate

The Better Wife

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Rated 1.0 on TMDB

The Better Wife

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.

Released: 1919
Runtime: 50m
Genres: Drama
Country: United States of America

Direction and writing

Lenore J. CoffeeStory, Screenplay

William P.S. EarleDirector

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Cast

Clara Kimball YoungCharmian Page
Edward KimballMr. Page
Nigel BarrieSir Richard Beverly

Kathlyn WilliamsLady Beverly

Ben AlexanderLittle Dick

Lillian WalkerHelen Kingdom

Barbara TennantMrs. Kingdom

Irving CummingsComte de Cheveral

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