For Better, for Worse(1919)
For Better, for Worse Synopsis
Dr. Edward Meade and friend Richard Burton both love Sylvia Norcross. Both enlist in the military, but Meade stays back to care for deformed children. Sylvia thinks him a coward and marries Burton. After Burton is presumed dead, Meade and Sylvia are to wed, but Burton returns maimed and scarred.
For Better, for Worse (1919) is a drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, released on April 26, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Elliott Dexter, Tom Forman, Gloria Swanson and Sylvia Ashton. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers:
- Edgar Selwyn, William C. deMille, Jeanie Macpherson
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
For Better, for Worse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliott Dexter
as Dr. Edward Meade
Tom Forman
as Richard Burton
Gloria Swanson
as Sylvia Norcross
Sylvia Ashton
as Sylvia's Aunt
Raymond Hatton
as Bud
Theodore Roberts
as Hospital Head
Wanda Hawley
as Betty Hoyt
Winter Hall
as Doctor
Jack Holt
as Crusader
Fred Huntley
as Colonial Soldier
Mae Giraci
as Little Girl
Key crew
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, written by Edgar Selwyn, William C. deMille and Jeanie Macpherson.
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For Better, for Worse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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For Better, for Worse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Better, for Worse online?
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Who stars in For Better, for Worse?
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The main cast of For Better, for Worse (1919) includes Elliott Dexter, Tom Forman, Gloria Swanson, Sylvia Ashton and Raymond Hatton. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Better, for Worse released?
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For Better, for Worse was released on April 26, 1919 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is For Better, for Worse worth watching?
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For Better, for Worse (1919) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.