Man's Prerogative
Synopsis
Oliver and Elizabeth wed. He is a famous lawyer, careless of his personal conduct, but has implicit faith in Elizabeth. She is a woman of strong mind, a magazine writer of repute, and believes he should guide himself by the same code that governs her. Two of their associates are profligates, Charles, an artist, and Catherine. Oliver trifles with Catherine and this so embitters Elizabeth, that she pretends to receive the attentions of Charles, although it is made clear that she has remained pure. Nevertheless, she purposely permits her husband to believe otherwise. He has considered her like Caesar's wife, but his faith is shattered. A child is born to her and the father doubts its parentage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Man's Prerogative
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Reliance Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols
Frank E. Woods
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols
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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What is Man's Prerogative about?
Oliver and Elizabeth wed. He is a famous lawyer, careless of his personal conduct, but has implicit faith in Elizabeth. She is a woman of strong mind, a magazine writer of repute, and believes he should guide himself by the same code that governs her. Two of their associates are profligates, Charles, an artist, and Catherine. Oliver trifles with Catherine and this so embitters Elizabeth, that she pretends to receive the attentions of Charles, although it is made clear that she has remained pure. Nevertheless, she purposely permits her husband to believe otherwise. He has considered her like Caesar's wife, but his faith is shattered. A child is born to her and the father doubts its parentage.
Who directed Man's Prerogative?
Man's Prerogative was directed by George Nichols.
Who stars in Man's Prerogative?
The principal cast of Man's Prerogative includes Robert Edeson, Mary Alden, Charles Clary, Billie West.
When was Man's Prerogative released and how long is it?
Man's Prerogative was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man's Prerogative?
Man's Prerogative holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).