An American Widow
Originally released in 1917. An American Widow is a comedy/drama film. directed by Frank Reicher. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ethel Barrymore, Irving Cummings, and H. Dudley Hawley
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ethel Barrymore
as Elizabeth Carter
Irving Cummings
as Jasper Mallory
H. Dudley Hawley
as Earl of Dettminster (as Dudley Hawley)
Ernest Stallard
as Augustus Tucker
Charles Dickson
as Theodore Bacon
Alfred Kappeler
as Pitney Carter (as Alfred Kappler)
Arthur Lewis
as Carstairs
Pearl Browne
as Mme. Albani
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed An American Widow?
An American Widow was directed by Frank Reicher.
How long is An American Widow?
An American Widow has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was An American Widow released?
An American Widow was released on December 17, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American Widow?
The main cast of An American Widow includes Ethel Barrymore, Irving Cummings, H. Dudley Hawley, Ernest Stallard, Charles Dickson.