When a Woman Waits

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When a Woman Waits
Directed by Henry Otto
Starring Ed Coxen
George Field
Winifred Greenwood
Distributed by Mutual Film
Release date
  • December 28, 1914 (1914-12-28)
Running time
Two reels
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent film
English intertitles

When a Woman Waits is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Henry Otto starring Ed Coxen, George Field, and Winifred Greenwood. [1]

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Plot

The film follows a woman's life from age 18 through middle age after she gives up her own happiness to help out her family. [2] [3] [4]

Cast

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References

  1. "World in Motion". The Burlington Free Press. 19 Jan 1915. Retrieved 2020-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Creates a Homelike Atmosphere". The Santa Barbara Daily News and the Independent. 18 Nov 1914. Retrieved 2020-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Tonight's Program". Alexandria Gazette. 7 Jan 1915. Retrieved 2020-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Motography. 1915.