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The picture had two working titles: The Better Half and Wife or Woman. ...

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The picture had two working titles: The Better Half and Wife or Woman.

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
ETR
20 Mar 1920
p. 1663
MPN
7 Feb 1920
p. 1506
MPN
13 Mar 1920
p. 2597
MPW
28 Nov 1920
p. 21
Variety
2 Apr 1920
p. 94
Wid's
7 Mar 1920
p. 14
DETAILS
Alternate Titles:
The Better Half
Wife or Woman
Release Date:
5 April 1920
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Universal Film Mfg. Co., Inc.
9 March 1920
LP14854
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
4,875
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
SYNOPSIS

Newlyweds Mary Bird and Myron Sharpe share an idyllic life in a small New England town until the birth of their children. Myron becomes discontented as Mary's time becomes more devoted to her children than to making herself attractive for her husband. When Mary's old friend Pauline Dallas comes to visit, Myron finds himself attracted to her chic appearance. The two are on the threshold of a love affair when Mary becomes lost in a storm while boating. Believing that his wife has drowned, Myron realizes how deeply he loves her, and when Mary is rescued, the couple are ...

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Newlyweds Mary Bird and Myron Sharpe share an idyllic life in a small New England town until the birth of their children. Myron becomes discontented as Mary's time becomes more devoted to her children than to making herself attractive for her husband. When Mary's old friend Pauline Dallas comes to visit, Myron finds himself attracted to her chic appearance. The two are on the threshold of a love affair when Mary becomes lost in a storm while boating. Believing that his wife has drowned, Myron realizes how deeply he loves her, and when Mary is rescued, the couple are reconciled.

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