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The Woman Michael Married
Mira Sacky (Bessie Barriscale) will inherit a fortune if she is able to come up with ten thousand dollars for lawyers' fees. Since she has no money of her own, the only way she can think of raising the funds is to marry someone wealthy. When she gets the attention of Michael Ordsay (Jack Holt), she quickly asks him to marry her. It seems to be a mismatch, so Mira obtains the needed money from his kindly father (Tom Guise), and heads for Rome, where she undergoes voice training and becomes an operatic star.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young woman who marries a man for his wealth and social standing, only to discover that he is already married. She then finds herself entangled in a complex web of deceit and societal expectations as she navigates her precarious position.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, surviving records and contemporary reviews suggest it was a moderately successful melodrama, appreciated for its performances and dramatic storyline typical of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Ethel Barrymore delivers a compelling performance as the conflicted protagonist.
The film explores themes of societal pressures and marital deception.
A melodramatic tale that resonated with audiences of its time.
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Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist today.
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