Why Women Sin
Cast & Crew
Burton King
Anne Luther
E. J. Radcliffe
Ivy Ward
Claire Whitney
Charles Gerard
Film Details
Synopsis
Philip Pemberton is so engrossed by his desire to be elected governor that he neglects his wife Dorothy. Horton, a political boss opposes Pemberton's candidacy and conspires to prevent his election. To accomplish this, Horton hires two crooks to pose as the Baron and Baroness de Ville to gain Dorothy's confidence. One day while out motoring with Dorothy, the Baroness feigns illness and is taken to the bedroom of an inn, where her husband unexpectedly appears. When the Baroness steps out, the frame-up for a potential scandal is completed. Horton threatens to blackmail Pemberton with the situation unless he drops out of the race, but at the last minute a detective who has been tracking the Baroness appears and arrests her, exposing the Horton plot. Pemberton then realizes he has neglected his wife and begs her forgiveness, which she grants.
Director
Burton King
Cast
Anne Luther
E. J. Radcliffe
Ivy Ward
Claire Whitney
Charles Gerard
Albert Hart
J. W. Johnston
Mme. Nana
Monsieur Alexis
Film Details
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Notes
This film was reviewed in February 1920 and acquired for release to the state rights market in March 1920 under the title Why Women Sin. In April 1920 it was reviewed and listed under the title Neglected Wives. Although the play was bought as a basis for the film, apparently only the title was used. The film was shot in the Mirror Studio in Glendale, Long Island, and in Miami, FL.
