Votes for Women
Jan 01, 1913 · 56m
Overview
An Edison Kinetophone short featuring leading suffragists Harriet May Mills, Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Mrs. Raymond Brown, Mrs. John Rogers, Jr., and Elizabeth Freeman delivering speeches in support of women’s right to vote. Produced as part of Edison’s early sound-film experiments, it captured real voices from the suffrage movement and was exhibited in vaudeville houses, where it sometimes met with controversy. (Note: This film is distinct from the 1912 Reliance production of the same name directed by Hal Reid, which was a silent dramatic narrative.)
Cast of Votes for Women
Crew of Votes for Women
About Votes for Women
What is Votes for Women about?
An Edison Kinetophone short featuring leading suffragists Harriet May Mills, Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Mrs. Raymond Brown, Mrs. John Rogers, Jr., and Elizabeth Freeman delivering speeches in support of women’s right to vote. Produced as part of Edison’s early sound-film experiments, it captured real voices from the suffrage movement and was exhibited in vaudeville houses, where it sometimes met…
When was Votes for Women released?
Votes for Women was released on January 1, 1913.
How long is Votes for Women?
Votes for Women runs 56 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Votes for Women?
The cast of Votes for Women includes Harriet May Mills (Self), Mrs. James Lee Laidlaw (Self), Mrs. Raymond Brown (Self), Mrs. John Rogers Jr. (Self) and Elisabeth Freeman (Self).