What Every Woman Knows (1921 film)
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What Every Woman Knows is a 1921 silent film comedy-drama adapted form the play by Sir James Barrie. A play had premiered on Broadway(possibly earlier in England) in 1908 and was a hit starring Maude Adams
. A silent film version had been made in 1917 and a later talkie would be produced in 1934 with Helen Hayes
. This silent film version was directed by William C. deMille
continuing his forte at adapting literary and/or stage plays to the silent screen.(demille would work with star Lois Wilson next in 1921 on Miss Lulu Bett
). What Every Woman Knows stars Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel
. This version is now lost
.
Maude Adams
Maude Ewing Kiskadden , known professionally as Maude Adams, was an American stage actress who achieved her greatest success as Peter Pan. Adams's personality appealed to a large audience and helped her become the most successful and highest-paid performer of her day, with a yearly income of more...
. A silent film version had been made in 1917 and a later talkie would be produced in 1934 with Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes Brown was an American actress whose career spanned almost 70 years. She eventually garnered the nickname "First Lady of the American Theatre" and was one of twelve people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award...
. This silent film version was directed by William C. deMille
William C. DeMille
Willam C. deMille was an American screenwriter and film director from the silent movie era through the early 1930s. He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film. Once he was established in film he specialized in adapting Broadway plays into silent films...
continuing his forte at adapting literary and/or stage plays to the silent screen.(demille would work with star Lois Wilson next in 1921 on Miss Lulu Bett
Miss Lulu Bett
Miss Lulu Bett is a 1920 novel by American writer Zona Gale, and later adapted for the stage. Gale received the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her work...
). What Every Woman Knows stars Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel was an American screen actor and matinee idol of the silent film era and beyond. He was also a well-known television actor and radio performer.-Biography:...
. This version is now lost
Lost film
A lost film is a feature film or short film that is no longer known to exist in studio archives, private collections or public archives such as the Library of Congress, where at least one copy of all American films are deposited and catalogued for copyright reasons...
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Cast
- Lois Wilson - Maggie Wylie
- Conrad NagelConrad NagelConrad Nagel was an American screen actor and matinee idol of the silent film era and beyond. He was also a well-known television actor and radio performer.-Biography:...
- John Shand - Charles OgleCharles OgleCharles Ogle may refer to:*Charles Ogle , US Congressman*Charles Ogle , British Admiral*Charles Stanton Ogle , American silent film actor*Charles Chaloner Ogle , British journalist...
- Alick Wylie - Fred HuntleyFred HuntleyFred Huntley was an American silent film actor and director.Fred Huntley made his theater debut at London's Covent Garden in 1879...
- David Wylie - Guy OliverGuy OliverGeorge Guy Oliver was an American actor. He appeared in at least 189 silent era motion pictures and 27 talkies in character roles between 1911 and 1931. His obituary gives him credit for at least 600. He directed three movies in 1915.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Oliver began his career as a...
- James Wylie - Winter HallWinter HallWinter Hall was a New Zealand actor of the silent era. He appeared in 127 films between 1916 and 1938.He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:...
- Charles Venables - Lillian Tucker - Sybil Tenterden
- Claire McDowellClaire McDowellClaire McDowell was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in 360 films between 1908 and 1945. Still somewhat of a youthful beauty when she started in early silent films she appeared in numerous short & early feature films. She graduated to playing character and mother types...
- Comtesse de la Briere - Robert Brower - Scot Lawyer