What a Widow!
Synopsis
A young woman's elderly husband dies and leaves her $5 million. She travels to Paris and becomes part of the "Continental" set and is pursued by a rich playboy and a lawyer who works for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gleason, James Seymour
- Original Title
- What a Widow!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Gloria Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
James Gleason, James Seymour, Josephine Lovett
George Barnes
Viola Lawrence
Allan Dwan, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Gloria Swanson
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
James Gleason
Screenplay
James Seymour
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Producer
Gloria Swanson
Producer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
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What is What a Widow! about?
A young woman's elderly husband dies and leaves her $5 million. She travels to Paris and becomes part of the "Continental" set and is pursued by a rich playboy and a lawyer who works for her.
Who directed What a Widow!?
What a Widow! was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in What a Widow!?
The principal cast of What a Widow! includes Gloria Swanson, Owen Moore, Lew Cody, Margaret Livingston, William Holden.
When was What a Widow! released and how long is it?
What a Widow! was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.