The Better Wife (1919)

1.0/10 • 50 min • Drama

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.

Cast

Clara Kimball Young

Edward Kimball

Nigel Barrie

Sir Richard Beverly

Kathlyn Williams

Ben Alexander

Lillian Walker

Barbara Tennant

Irving Cummings

Comte de Cheveral

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