What Women Want
“The unsolved problem since the days of Eve what women want now answered!”
Synopsis
During World War I, Francine D'Espard, a young French woman, meets William Holliday, a U.S. Army officer at the front, and they become engaged. Returning to America, William finds his father at the mercy of his business rival, Ezekiel Bates. Shortly after, when Francine arrives in America to marry her fiancé, she is informed that her lover is about to marry Bates's daughter Susan. Her love now turning to hate, Francine devotes herself to the task of destroying her former suitor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Garfield Thompson, George Middleton
- Original Title
- What Women Want
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Cinema Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Garfield Thompson, George Middleton
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is What Women Want about?
During World War I, Francine D'Espard, a young French woman, meets William Holliday, a U.S. Army officer at the front, and they become engaged. Returning to America, William finds his father at the mercy of his business rival, Ezekiel Bates. Shortly after, when Francine arrives in America to marry her fiancé, she is informed that her lover is about to marry Bates's daughter Susan. Her love now turning to hate, Francine devotes herself to the task of destroying her former suitor.
Who directed What Women Want?
What Women Want was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in What Women Want?
The principal cast of What Women Want includes Louise Huff, Van Dyke Brooke, Robert Ames, Howard Truesdale, Betty Brown.
When was What Women Want released and how long is it?
What Women Want was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.