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  • The Better Half (1918)
  • 50 min | Drama, Romance
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The Better Half (1918)
50 min | Drama, Romance

Louise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted and the other selfish. Although Louise loves Michael Thwaite, he is dazzled by the pampered Trixie and marries her. Trixie soon tires of Michael and departs for Europe with Hendrick ...See moreLouise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted and the other selfish. Although Louise loves Michael Thwaite, he is dazzled by the pampered Trixie and marries her. Trixie soon tires of Michael and departs for Europe with Hendrick Thurston, "an idler." The night she leaves him, Michael is attacked by thugs and loses his sight. To spare his feelings, Louise tends to him posing as Trixie. When Trixie returns, the twins argue, and Trixie kills herself in a fit of remorse. Michael finally regains his sight and, realizing Louise's love, marries her. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Miriam Michelson (novel "Michael Thwaite's Wife") | Louis Sherwin
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Updated Sep 30, 1918

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Sep 1918 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Alice Brady
Louise / Beatrix Thorley (twins) Louise / Beatrix Thorley (twins)   See fewer
David Powell
Michael Thwaite Michael Thwaite   See fewer
Crauford Kent
Hendrick Thurston Hendrick Thurston   See fewer
William T. Carleton
Judge Thorley Judge Thorley   See fewer
Isabel O'Madigan
Mrs. Corlandt Mrs. Corlandt   See fewer
Richard Allen
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
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