The Inferior Sex
Synopsis
When his honeymoon is over, Knox Randall shifts his attention from his wife Ailsa to his business. Feeling neglected, Ailsa accepts her sister-in-law Clarissa's advice that a little jealousy might re-ignite her husband's interest. Undertaking a harmless flirtation with playboy Porter Maddox, Ailsa discovers that Clarissa has fallen madly in love with Maddox, who is using her to accumulate confidential information regarding Wall Street secrets. When Ailsa overhears Clarissa making plans to elope with Maddox, she hurries to save her sister-in-law.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Stayton, Keene Thompson, Waldemar Young
- Original Title
- The Inferior Sex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Chaplin-Mayer Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
Frank Stayton, Keene Thompson, Waldemar Young
Tony Gaudio
Louis B. Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
Keene Thompson
Writer
Waldemar Young
Writer
Louis B. Mayer
Producer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
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What is The Inferior Sex about?
When his honeymoon is over, Knox Randall shifts his attention from his wife Ailsa to his business. Feeling neglected, Ailsa accepts her sister-in-law Clarissa's advice that a little jealousy might re-ignite her husband's interest. Undertaking a harmless flirtation with playboy Porter Maddox, Ailsa discovers that Clarissa has fallen madly in love with Maddox, who is using her to accumulate confidential information regarding Wall Street secrets. When Ailsa overhears Clarissa making plans to elope with Maddox, she hurries to save her sister-in-law.
Who directed The Inferior Sex?
The Inferior Sex was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in The Inferior Sex?
The principal cast of The Inferior Sex includes Mildred Harris, Milton Sills, Mary Alden, John Steppling, Bertram Grassby.
When was The Inferior Sex released and how long is it?
The Inferior Sex was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.