An American Widow
Synopsis
Wealthy American widow Elizabeth Carter plans to marry the Earl of Dettminster when lawyer Augustus Tucker informs her of a codicil in her late husband's will. The Carter fortune will go to nephew Pitney Carter, who is in love with Elizabeth, if her second husband is not an American. Elizabeth therefore pays penniless playwright Jasper Mallory $50,000 to marry her and schemes with actress Mme. Albani to provide grounds for divorce so that she may then make the earl her third husband.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry K. Chambers, Albert S. Le Vino
- Original Title
- An American Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Henry K. Chambers, Albert S. Le Vino
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
Albert S. Le Vino
Writer
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What is An American Widow about?
Wealthy American widow Elizabeth Carter plans to marry the Earl of Dettminster when lawyer Augustus Tucker informs her of a codicil in her late husband's will. The Carter fortune will go to nephew Pitney Carter, who is in love with Elizabeth, if her second husband is not an American. Elizabeth therefore pays penniless playwright Jasper Mallory $50,000 to marry her and schemes with actress Mme. Albani to provide grounds for divorce so that she may then make the earl her third husband.
Who directed An American Widow?
An American Widow was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in An American Widow?
The principal cast of An American Widow includes Ethel Barrymore, Irving Cummings, H. Dudley Hawley, Ernest Stallard, Charles Dickson.
When was An American Widow released and how long is it?
An American Widow was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 52m.