She buried her husband and unearthed herself—thirty-eight never looked so scandalously young.
The death of her clergyman husband causes Mrs. Stanley, young mother of teenage twins, to change her style of life.
Acting
Lois Wilson captures restrained longing exploding into joy.
Costume
The transformation wardrobe tells its own delicious story.
Direction
DeMille's understated touch lets the premise breathe.
Director
William C. deMille
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released the same year women gained significant legal rights in property ownership, mirroring Mrs. Stanley's personal emancipation.
Based on a 1921 Broadway play by A.E. Thomas; the film's twin characters were condensed from three siblings in the original stage version.
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