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| A Woman in the Ultimate | |
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| Directed by | Dell Henderson |
| Written by | William E. Wing |
| Produced by | Biograph Company |
| Starring | Lillian Gish |
| Distributed by | General Film Company |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
A Woman in the Ultimate is a 1913 American short drama film directed by Dell Henderson.
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