The Wolf Woman
“A story of a siren in her "Incense laden spider den," who lured three men. One lost his life, another his self-respect and the third was only saved by the pure love of another woman.”
Synopsis
An narcissistic woman with the ability to charm, Leila Aradella reaps delight from preying upon weak men. Her first victim is John Morton, a talented lawyer, whom she ruins both morally and financially. Her second victim, Rex Walden, the generous son of society matron Mrs. Walden, becomes her complete slave. Mrs. Walden sends her elder son Franklin to try to dissuade Leila from toying with Rex's affections. Franklin, however, also falls under Leila's spell, and Rex is driven to suicide by her callous behavior. Desperate, Mrs. Walden enlists Adele Harley, a girl of strong moral character, to fight Leila for Franklin's affections. Adele's determined victory causes Leila to lose her confidence, and in a drunken state, she cuts her own face with a shard from her shattered mirror. Permanently disfigured, Leila ends a broken and lonely woman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond B. West
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Wolf Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond B. West
C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
Raymond B. West
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wolf Woman
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What is The Wolf Woman about?
An narcissistic woman with the ability to charm, Leila Aradella reaps delight from preying upon weak men. Her first victim is John Morton, a talented lawyer, whom she ruins both morally and financially. Her second victim, Rex Walden, the generous son of society matron Mrs. Walden, becomes her complete slave. Mrs. Walden sends her elder son Franklin to try to dissuade Leila from toying with Rex's affections. Franklin, however, also falls under Leila's spell, and Rex is driven to suicide by her callous behavior. Desperate, Mrs. Walden enlists Adele Harley, a girl of strong moral character, to fight Leila for Franklin's affections. Adele's determined victory causes Leila to lose her confidence, and in a drunken state, she cuts her own face with a shard from her shattered mirror. Permanently disfigured, Leila ends a broken and lonely woman.
Who directed The Wolf Woman?
The Wolf Woman was directed by Raymond B. West.
Who stars in The Wolf Woman?
The principal cast of The Wolf Woman includes Louise Glaum, Charles Ray, Howard Hickman, Marjory Temple, Gertrude Claire.
When was The Wolf Woman released and how long is it?
The Wolf Woman was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wolf Woman?
The Wolf Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).