Woman Wise
Synopsis
In Jedda, Persia, American consul George Gage, known as a woman hater, is shocked when his newly arrived assistant, "Billie Baxter," whom he assumes will be a man, turns out to be an attractive woman. Despite his formerly anti-female leanings, George finds himself falling in love with Billie and is jealous when his womanizing friend, Brad Wilson, arrives in Jedda and makes a play for her. At the same time, when the ruling Pasha, Abdul Mustapha, meets Billie, he also becomes smitten and tries to have her brought to his harem. Despite their rivalry, George and Brad join forces and save Billie from the Pasha, after which she decides that George is the man she loves and wants to marry. Considered a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Donald McGibney, James Kevin McGuinness, Andrew Bennison, Randall Faye
- Original Title
- Woman Wise
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Fox-Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Ray
Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Donald McGibney, James Kevin McGuinness, Andrew Bennison, Randall Faye
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Ray
Director
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Writer
Donald McGibney
Writer
James Kevin McGuinness
Writer
Andrew Bennison
Writer
Randall Faye
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman Wise
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What is Woman Wise about?
In Jedda, Persia, American consul George Gage, known as a woman hater, is shocked when his newly arrived assistant, "Billie Baxter," whom he assumes will be a man, turns out to be an attractive woman. Despite his formerly anti-female leanings, George finds himself falling in love with Billie and is jealous when his womanizing friend, Brad Wilson, arrives in Jedda and makes a play for her. At the same time, when the ruling Pasha, Abdul Mustapha, meets Billie, he also becomes smitten and tries to have her brought to his harem. Despite their rivalry, George and Brad join forces and save Billie from the Pasha, after which she decides that George is the man she loves and wants to marry. Considered a lost film.
Who directed Woman Wise?
Woman Wise was directed by Albert Ray.
Who stars in Woman Wise?
The principal cast of Woman Wise includes William Russell, June Collyer, Walter Pidgeon, Theodore Kosloff, Ernest Shields.
When was Woman Wise released and how long is it?
Woman Wise was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.