The Better Wife (1919)
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.
- Date of release
- 1919-07-13
- TMDB
- 1.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
Casting
- Clara Kimball Young — Charmian Page
- Edward Kimball — Mr. Page
- Nigel Barrie — Sir Richard Beverly
- Kathlyn Williams — Lady Beverly
- Ben Alexander — Little Dick
- Lillian Walker — Helen Kingdom
- Barbara Tennant — Mrs. Kingdom
- Irving Cummings — Comte de Cheveral
Interesting facts
The Better Wife is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by William P. S. Earle and starring Clara Kimball Young and Edward Kimball.
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