The Woman Hater (1925)
Melodrama | 6 August 1925
Director:
James FloodWriters:
Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton, Ruby Mildred AyresCinematographer:
John MescallProduction Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.The film was based on the 1924 novel, The Eleventh Virgin by Dorothy Day. The acquisition of screen rights by Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., was reported in the 26 April 1924 Motion Picture News.
On 19 November 1924, Variety stated that the scenario had been assigned to Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton, who completed the script during a six-week working vacation in Honolulu, HI. During their stay, the writers were also to judge the “National Motion Picture contest” sponsored by Warner Bros. First prize was a contract with the studio.
The start of principal photography at the Warner Hollywood studio was reported in the 31 January 1925 Moving Picture World. It was also noted that The Easiest Road was being considered for the release title before the company reverted to The Eleventh Virgin, claiming it was “a perfect motion picture title, with a big box office pull, and advertising angle.” Two weeks later, the 14 February 1925 issue announced the official title as The Woman Hater. William “Buster” Collier, Jr., was listed as a cast member.
The 19 September 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review claimed that the film was released on 30 April 1925, while other sources stated that it was released on 6 August 1925. A New York City opening at the Piccadilly Theatre took place on 12 July 1925.
Three unrelated short subject of the same name were released in 1909 by the Lubin Mfg. Co., and in 1910 by Thanhouser Film Corp., and The Powers Co. (see entries).
According to the ...
The film was based on the 1924 novel, The Eleventh Virgin by Dorothy Day. The acquisition of screen rights by Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., was reported in the 26 April 1924 Motion Picture News.
On 19 November 1924, Variety stated that the scenario had been assigned to Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton, who completed the script during a six-week working vacation in Honolulu, HI. During their stay, the writers were also to judge the “National Motion Picture contest” sponsored by Warner Bros. First prize was a contract with the studio.
The start of principal photography at the Warner Hollywood studio was reported in the 31 January 1925 Moving Picture World. It was also noted that The Easiest Road was being considered for the release title before the company reverted to The Eleventh Virgin, claiming it was “a perfect motion picture title, with a big box office pull, and advertising angle.” Two weeks later, the 14 February 1925 issue announced the official title as The Woman Hater. William “Buster” Collier, Jr., was listed as a cast member.
The 19 September 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review claimed that the film was released on 30 April 1925, while other sources stated that it was released on 6 August 1925. A New York City opening at the Piccadilly Theatre took place on 12 July 1925.
Three unrelated short subject of the same name were released in 1909 by the Lubin Mfg. Co., and in 1910 by Thanhouser Film Corp., and The Powers Co. (see entries).
According to the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database, this film is extant.
The Eleventh Virgin
Artist Miles Faversham leaves his lover, Marie, believing she has been unfaithful to him. Years later, Marie becomes a famous actress and wins wealthy young Philip Tranter as her suitor. Philip’s mother disapproves of Marie and asks Miles, a reputed “woman hater,” to disillusion the lad. Miles, who still loves Marie despite his distrust, sets out to court her in the sight of Philip. After Marie breaks several engagements with Philip, he becomes furiously jealous and enters Miles’s apartment with a gun. He finds Marie and Miles in each other's arms and threatens to shoot the artist. Hoping to protect Miles, Marie claims that she was only toying with his affections. Miles leaves in dejection and prepares to sail for Europe. However, Philip realizes the depth of Marie's love for Miles and relinquishes her to the artist. Marie hurries to the pier, arriving in time to sail with Miles on a European ...
Artist Miles Faversham leaves his lover, Marie, believing she has been unfaithful to him. Years later, Marie becomes a famous actress and wins wealthy young Philip Tranter as her suitor. Philip’s mother disapproves of Marie and asks Miles, a reputed “woman hater,” to disillusion the lad. Miles, who still loves Marie despite his distrust, sets out to court her in the sight of Philip. After Marie breaks several engagements with Philip, he becomes furiously jealous and enters Miles’s apartment with a gun. He finds Marie and Miles in each other's arms and threatens to shoot the artist. Hoping to protect Miles, Marie claims that she was only toying with his affections. Miles leaves in dejection and prepares to sail for Europe. However, Philip realizes the depth of Marie's love for Miles and relinquishes her to the artist. Marie hurries to the pier, arriving in time to sail with Miles on a European honeymoon.
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