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An American Widow

An American Widow

Dec 17, 1917 · 52m

Director

Frank Reicher

Overview

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.

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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 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…

When was An American Widow released?

An American Widow was released on December 17, 1917.

How long is An American Widow?

An American Widow runs 52 minutes.

Who directed An American Widow?

An American Widow was directed by Frank Reicher.

Who is in the cast of An American Widow?

The cast of An American Widow includes Ethel Barrymore (Elizabeth Carter), Irving Cummings (Jasper Mallory), H. Dudley Hawley (Earl of Dettminster (as Dudley Hawley)), Ernest Stallard (Augustus Tucker) and Charles Dickson (Theodore Bacon).

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