Meddling Women

"A Distinctive Picture by America's Most Distinguished Actor"

Grace Ainsworth wants to return to her career as an opera singer, and her mother-in-law supports her. Grace's husband, Edwin, wants her to stay at home and to convince her, he relates the story of his latest play about a man who allows his wife to return to the stage. Edwin comes to believe that Grace is in love with Harold Chase, a manager, and the couple separates. Edwin has an affair with a dancer, Madeline, and he winds up in a fight with her dancing partner, Vincenti, which causes him to lose his memory.

Director: Ivan Abramson

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Edwin Ainsworth / John Wells (duel role)

Sigrid Holmquist

Grace Ainsworth

D

Dagmar Godowsky

Madeline

Hugh Thompson

Harold Chase

Ida Darling

Mrs. Ainsworth

A

Alice Hegeman

Claudia Browne

Tony D'Algy

Vincente

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William Bechtel

Dr. Giani