The Selfish Woman
Synopsis
A young engineer, Tom Morley, is building a railroad through Imperial Valley. Tom's father also wants the job, and tries to persuade his son to give up the work, but Tom refuses. Tom falls for a society girl named Alice Hale, who marries him to bring prestige to her family. Initially, Alice plots against Tom, but Tom wins her over and they work together to defeat those who are plotting to destroy Tom's work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hector Turnbull
- Original Title
- The Selfish Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Hector Turnbull
Department Leadership Roster
Hector Turnbull
Screenplay
E. Mason Hopper
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 Selfish Woman
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What is The Selfish Woman about?
A young engineer, Tom Morley, is building a railroad through Imperial Valley. Tom's father also wants the job, and tries to persuade his son to give up the work, but Tom refuses. Tom falls for a society girl named Alice Hale, who marries him to bring prestige to her family. Initially, Alice plots against Tom, but Tom wins her over and they work together to defeat those who are plotting to destroy Tom's work.
Who directed The Selfish Woman?
The Selfish Woman was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in The Selfish Woman?
The principal cast of The Selfish Woman includes Wallace Reid, Cleo Ridgely, Edythe Chapman, Charles Arling, Joe King.
When was The Selfish Woman released and how long is it?
The Selfish Woman was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Selfish Woman?
The Selfish Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).