
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.
Cast

Lionel Barrymore
Edwin Ainsworth / John Wells (duel role)

Sigrid Holmquist
Grace Ainsworth
Dagmar Godowsky
Madeline

Hugh Thompson
Harold Chase

Ida Darling
Mrs. Ainsworth
Alice Hegeman
Claudia Browne

Tony D'Algy
Vincente
William Bechtel
Dr. Giani
Storyline
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.
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