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  • The Better Wife (1919)
  • 50 min | Drama
The Better Wife (1919)
50 min | Drama

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...See moreCharmian 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. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Writer
Lenore J. Coffee (screenplay) (story "The Love Quest")
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Updated Jul 13, 1919

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Jul 13, 1919 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Clara Kimball Young
Charmian Page Charmian Page   See fewer
Edward Kimball
Mr. Page Mr. Page   See fewer
Nigel Barrie
Sir Richard Beverly Sir Richard Beverly   See fewer
Kathlyn Williams
Lady Beverly Lady Beverly   See fewer
Ben Alexander
Little Dick Little Dick   See fewer
Lillian Walker
Helen Kingdom Helen Kingdom   See fewer
Barbara Tennant
Mrs. Kingdon Mrs. Kingdon   See fewer
Irving Cummings
Comte de Cheveral Comte de Cheveral   See fewer
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