The Flirting Widow
“She's everybody's sweetheart but nobody's gal!”
Synopsis
An older daughter invents a fiancé so that her father will allow her younger sister to marry. However, the lie comes back to haunt her.
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⭐ The Flirting Widow (1930) Full Movie | Dorothy Mackaill | Pre-Code Romantic Comedy | Public Domain
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-04-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- A.E.W. Mason
- Original Score
- Alois Reiser
- Original Title
- The Flirting Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
A.E.W. Mason
Alois Reiser
Sidney Hickox
John F. Goodrich
William A. Seiter
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
John F. Goodrich
Editor
William A. Seiter
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flirting Widow
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What is The Flirting Widow about?
An older daughter invents a fiancé so that her father will allow her younger sister to marry. However, the lie comes back to haunt her.
Who directed The Flirting Widow?
The Flirting Widow was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The Flirting Widow?
The principal cast of The Flirting Widow includes Dorothy Mackaill, Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams, William Austin, Claude Gillingwater.
When was The Flirting Widow released and how long is it?
The Flirting Widow was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flirting Widow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flirting Widow was composed by Alois Reiser.