Movie Description
An Amateur Widow
(1919)Overview
Heiress Rhoda Canby is badgered by her eccentric relatives Uncle Silas, Aunt Elizabeth, and Cousin Hepzibah. She falls in love with writer Irving Mason, who believes Rhoda to be the heiress' secretary, and courts her as chauffeur "Henry Smith." Accompanied by her African-American nurse Aunt Chloe, Rhoda runs away from home. Irving, meanwhile, is abducted. Upon reading of the supposed suicide of Irving Mason, Rhoda assumes the role of widow and visits his hometown. There she is befriended by Irving's uncles and goes to work in the family's general store. Irving escapes his captors and surreptitiously returns home, but is surprised to find himself presumed dead and Rhoda his widow. When the family store catches fire and Irving saves Rhoda, their true identities are revealed, after which they are married.
Featured Crew
Cast
Rhoda Canby
Irving Mason
James Potter
Mrs. Green
Stanley Potter
Aunt Chloe
Aunt Elizabeth
Cousin Hepzibah
Uncle Silas
Jed
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Facts
Original TitleAn Amateur Widow
Status Released
Release Information
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1919-05-26
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesWorld Film
Genres
- Comedy
