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Almost a Widow
(1915) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by John Francis Dillon
Cast: Frank Borzage [Jack White], Neva Gerber [Edna], Lucille Ward [Henrietta James], William Carroll (William A. Carroll) [Sid], Beatrice Van [the Widow Millionbucks]
American Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by Mutual Film Corporation. / Released 13 November 1915. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Jack White, a bachelor, is invited to spend his vacation with his friend, Joe Smith, at Sea Hurst. He accepts the invitation. Henrietta Jones and her niece, Edna, also go to Sea Hurst for their vacation, occupying the tent adjoining Jack and Joe. The Widow Millionbucks arrives at Sea Hurst. Joe and Edna fall in love with each other. Henrietta falls in love with Jack, who meets the Widow Millionbucks. She is pursued by several suitors, but Jack wins her affections. While Henrietta is sleeping, Joe secures a marriage license for Edna and himself, Henrietta being opposed to his suit. That night Henrietta, being frightened at a rat, runs from her tent and throws herself into Jack’s arms, he being attracted by her screams, rushed out in his pajamas. Sid, the owner of the tents, appears and demands the reason of the unusual situation. Henrietta announces that she and Jack are to be married. Jack is horrified as Sid speaks of arresting him. Sid sends for a preacher, and Jack flees to the beach in a wild attempt to escape, the others following. Jack eludes his pursuers in the water. The minister arrives and Joe and Edna suddenly decide to get married. Henrietta returns and is furious at what has occurred. Jack captures the Widow Millionbucks, while Henrietta goes into deep mourning.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 7 April 2020.
References: ClasIm-220 p. 40 : Website-IMDb.
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