What Every Woman Knows (1921 film)
| What Every Woman Knows | |
|---|---|
Jesse Lasky | |
| Starring | Lois Wilson Conrad Nagel |
| Cinematography | L. Guy Wilky |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 7 reels, 6,772 feet |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
What Every Woman Knows is a 1921 American silent comedy-drama film adapted form the play
Plot
Based on a summary in a film publication,[3] Maggie Wylie's (Wilson) father agrees to give John Shand $300 to help him secure his education and political ambitions on condition that Maggie have the option of marrying him within five years. By doing so the elder Wylie is giving the 27-year-old miss the chance for the romance she longs for and at the same time helping an ambitious young man. Shand agrees and within the allotted time is elected to Parliament. Maggie realizes that John does not love her, but he insists "a bargain is a bargain" and so they are married. John becomes very popular and is promised promotion through his excellent speeches, which are written mostly by Maggie although John takes credit. Eventually, he falls in love with Lady Sybil (Tucker) and, although heartbroken, Maggie diplomatically arranges for John and Sybil to be together. John's next speech is a failure, but Maggie arrives in time with a new one. Lady Sybil tells John that he bores her and leaves. Gradually John comes to see Maggie's true worth and there is a reconciliation.
Cast
- Lois Wilson as Maggie Wylie
- Conrad Nagel as John Shand
- Charles Ogle as Alick Wylie
- Fred Huntley as David Wylie
- Guy Oliver as James Wylie
- Winter Hall as Charles Venables
- Lillian Tucker as Sybil Tenterden
- Claire McDowell as Comtesse de la Briere
- Robert Brower as Scot Lawyer
References
- ^ What Every Woman Knows as produced on Broadway in a 1908 Premiere and several later revivals; IBDb.com
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: What Every Woman Knows at silentera.com
- ^ "What Every Woman Knows: Thoroughly Appropriate Production But Barrie Humor Is Lacking". Film Daily. 15 (61). New York City: Wyd's Films and Film Folks, Inc.: 16 March 6, 1921. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
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