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Winning a Widow (1912)

Genre : Drama, Romance, Comedy

Runtime : 13M

Director : Sidney Olcott

Synopsis

While crossing the Atlantic, Jim White, an American tourist, is attracted by a charming young widow. He succeeds in making the lady's acquaintance through her four-year-old son and thereafter he becomes a persistent suitor and shadow. It happens that Luxor, Egypt, is the destination of both parties and when they arrive at that point Jim determines to win the widow without further delay. She does not encourage his suit and he becomes desperate. Jim hits upon a subterfuge and engages an Egyptian to help him out. However, the best laid plans often miscarry, and when the widow learns of the plot she prepares one of her own. Jim meets with a decided surprise and the little son is the means of bringing about a mutual understanding.

Actors

J.J. Clark
J.J. Clark
Jim White
Gene Gauntier
Gene Gauntier
An American Widow
J.P. McGowan
J.P. McGowan
George Hollister Jr.
George Hollister Jr.
The Widow's Child
James B. Ross
James B. Ross
Ben Holmes
Ben Holmes

Crews

Sidney Olcott
Sidney Olcott
Director
Gene Gauntier
Gene Gauntier
Writer

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