The Better Wife
Charmian Page has developed a great affection for the child of Sir Richard. When the child is seriously hurt in a car crash that has killed his mother Lady Beverly, who was on her way to see her lover, Charmian persuades her wealthy father to pay for the operation that saves the child. Sir Richard marries Charmian for his child's sake, but remains aloof towards her for the memory of Beverly. When he learns the truth about his late wife's infidelity, he begs for Charmian's forgiveness, realizing she is the better wife.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | William P.S. Earle |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama on the contrast between appearance and essence, between the false idealization of the past and the undervalued devotion of the present. It relies on a classic scheme of moral awakening, where true virtue triumphs not through struggle, but through patience and selflessness.
What lingers after viewing is a quiet reflection on how love is often recognized only after the veil of illusion falls away. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William P.S. Earle
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, to appreciate every nuance of this silent-era drama.
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