The Better Wife (1919)
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
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
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