Why Women Love
Synopsis
An oil tanker burns at sea, and Molla Hansen, the captain's daughter, is the only survivor. Her rescuer, lighthouse-keeper Silas Martin, is fatally burned, and begs Molla to look after his daughter, Pearl. Meanwhile, Captain Rodney O'Malley, Molla's grief-stricken fiancé, departs on a long cruise. Two years later, Pearl is seduced by rum-runner Charley Watts, although she blames engineer Ira Meers. Molla learns of Pearl's pregnancy and holds Ira at gunpoint in the lighthouse. When Pearl discovers that Charley is already married, she locks him in the lighthouse tower, floods it with gas, and hurls a lighted lantern at him. Pearl and Charley are killed, but Ira recovers. The explosion signals Rod's ship, and he and Molla are reunited. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Zellner
- Original Title
- Why Women Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Edwin Carewe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
Lois Zellner, Willard Robertson
Robert Kurrle
Edward M. McDermott
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Edward M. McDermott
Editor
Edwin Carewe
Director
Lois Zellner
Screenplay
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What is Why Women Love about?
An oil tanker burns at sea, and Molla Hansen, the captain's daughter, is the only survivor. Her rescuer, lighthouse-keeper Silas Martin, is fatally burned, and begs Molla to look after his daughter, Pearl. Meanwhile, Captain Rodney O'Malley, Molla's grief-stricken fiancé, departs on a long cruise. Two years later, Pearl is seduced by rum-runner Charley Watts, although she blames engineer Ira Meers. Molla learns of Pearl's pregnancy and holds Ira at gunpoint in the lighthouse. When Pearl discovers that Charley is already married, she locks him in the lighthouse tower, floods it with gas, and hurls a lighted lantern at him. Pearl and Charley are killed, but Ira recovers. The explosion signals Rod's ship, and he and Molla are reunited. A lost film.
Who directed Why Women Love?
Why Women Love was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in Why Women Love?
The principal cast of Why Women Love includes Blanche Sweet, Bert Sprotte, Robert Frazer, Charles Murray, Russell Simpson.
When was Why Women Love released and how long is it?
Why Women Love was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.