The More Excellent Way
“See how the heart of a woman found fulfillment in the fires of love's crucible and choose for yourself which is "The More Excellent Way"”
Synopsis
Chrissey Desselden is the ward of John Warburton and has promised to marry him though she is drawn to the roguish Robert Neyland. When Robert’s caddish behavior becomes too flagrant, she marries John despite still feeling a pull towards the bad boy. Conflicted, she asks her husband for time to sort out her feelings but when she discovers Neyland’s plot to destroy John’s fortune for spite she spurns him and settles into a happy marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perry N. Vekroff
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Townsend Brady, Garfield Thompson
- Original Title
- The More Excellent Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perry N. Vekroff
Cyrus Townsend Brady, Garfield Thompson
Arthur T. Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Perry N. Vekroff
Director
Garfield Thompson
Writer
Arthur T. Quinn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The More Excellent Way
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What is The More Excellent Way about?
Chrissey Desselden is the ward of John Warburton and has promised to marry him though she is drawn to the roguish Robert Neyland. When Robert’s caddish behavior becomes too flagrant, she marries John despite still feeling a pull towards the bad boy. Conflicted, she asks her husband for time to sort out her feelings but when she discovers Neyland’s plot to destroy John’s fortune for spite she spurns him and settles into a happy marriage.
Who directed The More Excellent Way?
The More Excellent Way was directed by Perry N. Vekroff.
Who stars in The More Excellent Way?
The principal cast of The More Excellent Way includes Anita Stewart, Charles Richman, Rudolph Cameron, Charles A. Stevenson, Katharine Lewis.
When was The More Excellent Way released and how long is it?
The More Excellent Way was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The More Excellent Way based on a book or true story?
The More Excellent Way is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cyrus Townsend Brady".