Meddling Women

Meddling Women

Meddling Women

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Meddling Women

"A Distinctive Picture by America's Most Distinguished Actor"

1924

1h 9m

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Drama

Overview

Grace Ainsworth wants to return to her career as an opera singer, and her mother-in-law supports her. Grace's husband, Edwin, wants her to stay at home and to convince her, he relates the story of his latest play about a man who allows his wife to return to the stage. Edwin comes to believe that Grace is in love with Harold Chase, a manager, and the couple separates. Edwin has an affair with a dancer, Madeline, and he winds up in a fight with her dancing partner, Vincenti, which causes him to lose his memory.

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8 members

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Lionel Barrymore

Edwin Ainsworth / John Wells (duel role)

Lionel Barrymore

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Sigrid Holmquist

Grace Ainsworth

Sigrid Holmquist

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Dagmar Godowsky

Madeline

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Hugh Thompson

Harold Chase

Hugh Thompson

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Ida Darling

Mrs. Ainsworth

Ida Darling

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Alice Hegeman

Claudia Browne

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Tony D'Algy

Vincente

Tony D'Algy

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William Bechtel

Dr. Giani

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