Women Who Give
“The Tang of the sea. Rugged characters of the New England Coast. Thrilling rescues-shipwrecks-tense dramatic scenes.”
Synopsis
Jonathan Swift, stern Cape Cod businessman, has ambitions for his children, Emily and Noah, which are thwarted when they take romantic interests in Capt. Joe Cradlebow and Becky Keeler, respectively. Not realizing that Becky expects a child and has been promised marriage, Swift has Noah shanghaied, while Becky stows away on Cradlebow's vessel. There is a terrific storm; but Cradlebow rescues Noah, and the fleet returns safely to shore--thanks to lighthouse keeper Bijonah Keeler, Becky's father, who sets his house afire to give the sailors light. Realizing his foolishness Swift relents allowing his children marry whom they please.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard McConville, J.G. Hawks
- Original Title
- Women Who Give
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Louis B. Mayer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Bernard McConville, J.G. Hawks, Sarah P. McLean Greene, A.P. Younger
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Bernard McConville
Screenplay
J.G. Hawks
Screenplay
A.P. Younger
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women Who Give.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women Who Give
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What is Women Who Give about?
Jonathan Swift, stern Cape Cod businessman, has ambitions for his children, Emily and Noah, which are thwarted when they take romantic interests in Capt. Joe Cradlebow and Becky Keeler, respectively. Not realizing that Becky expects a child and has been promised marriage, Swift has Noah shanghaied, while Becky stows away on Cradlebow's vessel. There is a terrific storm; but Cradlebow rescues Noah, and the fleet returns safely to shore--thanks to lighthouse keeper Bijonah Keeler, Becky's father, who sets his house afire to give the sailors light. Realizing his foolishness Swift relents allowing his children marry whom they please.
Who directed Women Who Give?
Women Who Give was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in Women Who Give?
The principal cast of Women Who Give includes Barbara Bedford, Frank Keenan, Renée Adorée, Robert Frazer, Joseph J. Dowling.
When was Women Who Give released and how long is it?
Women Who Give was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.