Widow by Proxy
Synopsis
Spinster sisters Sophronia and Angelica Pennington of Massachusetts refuse to meet Dolores, the bride of their nephew Jack, because she formerly was an actress. After Dolores receives word that Jack died at the front in France, she moves in with Gloria Grey, who barely supports herself by giving singing lessons. Soon Gloria's money dwindles and her creditors become threatening. When Dolores learns that she will inherit $5,000 from Jack's estate, she refuses to accept it out of pride, but Gloria convinces Dolores that they should go to Pennington Manor with their identities switched. Gloria impresses the aunts when she says that her godmother is a duchess. She and Jack's brother Steven fall in love, and when he is notified to report to naval duty, he proposes that they marry immediately. They then learn that Jack is alive. When Jack finds out that his wife was about to marry his brother, he starts to leave brokenhearted, but he sees the real Dolores and matters are straightened out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Chisholm Cushing
- Original Title
- Widow by Proxy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Edwards
Catherine Chisholm Cushing, Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees, Hal Young
Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Edwards
Director
Catherine Chisholm Cushing
Screenplay
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Hal Young
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Widow by Proxy about?
Spinster sisters Sophronia and Angelica Pennington of Massachusetts refuse to meet Dolores, the bride of their nephew Jack, because she formerly was an actress. After Dolores receives word that Jack died at the front in France, she moves in with Gloria Grey, who barely supports herself by giving singing lessons. Soon Gloria's money dwindles and her creditors become threatening. When Dolores learns that she will inherit $5,000 from Jack's estate, she refuses to accept it out of pride, but Gloria convinces Dolores that they should go to Pennington Manor with their identities switched. Gloria impresses the aunts when she says that her godmother is a duchess. She and Jack's brother Steven fall in love, and when he is notified to report to naval duty, he proposes that they marry immediately. They then learn that Jack is alive. When Jack finds out that his wife was about to marry his brother, he starts to leave brokenhearted, but he sees the real Dolores and matters are straightened out.
Who directed Widow by Proxy?
Widow by Proxy was directed by Walter Edwards.
Who stars in Widow by Proxy?
The principal cast of Widow by Proxy includes Marguerite Clark, Agnes Vernon, Gertrude Norman, Gertrude Claire, Nigel Barrie.
When was Widow by Proxy released and how long is it?
Widow by Proxy was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.