
For a Woman’s Fair Name
Synopsis
Right after a husband and wife (Robert Edeson and Eulalie Jensen) arrive home from their honeymoon, the husband goes to fetch his sister from boarding school. While he is away, the wife's friend and neighbor, McGregor (Harry Morey), invites her to a party, and she accepts. On the way back home, they're involved in an accident, and McGregor takes the wife, who's unconscious, to recover at a nearby roadhouse. Unfortunately, McGregor's coke fiend brother (William R. Dunn) is there partying, and he threatens to put a seamy spin on the innocent situation and tell all.
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February 28, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Davenport
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Bertsch
- Original Title
- For a Woman’s Fair Name
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Davenport
Marguerite Bertsch
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Davenport
Director
Marguerite Bertsch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About For a Woman’s Fair Name
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What is For a Woman’s Fair Name about?
Right after a husband and wife (Robert Edeson and Eulalie Jensen) arrive home from their honeymoon, the husband goes to fetch his sister from boarding school. While he is away, the wife's friend and neighbor, McGregor (Harry Morey), invites her to a party, and she accepts. On the way back home, they're involved in an accident, and McGregor takes the wife, who's unconscious, to recover at a nearby roadhouse. Unfortunately, McGregor's coke fiend brother (William R. Dunn) is there partying, and he threatens to put a seamy spin on the innocent situation and tell all.
Who directed For a Woman’s Fair Name?
For a Woman’s Fair Name was directed by Harry Davenport.
Who stars in For a Woman’s Fair Name?
The principal cast of For a Woman’s Fair Name includes Robert Edeson, Eulalie Jensen, Harry T. Morey, William R. Dunn, Belle Bruce.
When was For a Woman’s Fair Name released and how long is it?
For a Woman’s Fair Name was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.



















