The daughter of a railroad magnat has to take charge when her father unexpectedly dies. She uses her outdoor survival skills to kidnap a business rival to save the company from a stock market struggle.
The Deadlier Sex (1920) is a drama and comedy film directed by Robert Thornby, released on March 28, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Blanche Sweet, Winter Hall, Roy Laidlaw and Mahlon Hamilton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
Blanche Sweet
as Mary Willard
Winter Hall
as Henry Willard
Roy Laidlaw
as Huntley Green
Mahlon Hamilton
as Harvey Judson
Russell Simpson
as Jim Willis
Boris Karloff
as Jules Borney
Directed by Robert Thornby, written by Bayard Veiller and Fred Myton.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
Subtle, attractive leading actress Blanche Sweet, who entered films with D W Griffith at Biograph (1909), plays the owner of a railroad threatened by the sharp practices of a business rival whose takeover of her rail lines would harm the interests of her small shareholders. She has him kidnapped and deposited in a forest far from his office in the city. His struggles in this unfamiliar environment and interactions…
Reviewed on July 29, 2015
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The main cast of The Deadlier Sex (1920) includes Blanche Sweet, Winter Hall, Roy Laidlaw, Mahlon Hamilton and Russell Simpson. The film was directed by Robert Thornby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Deadlier Sex was released on March 28, 1920 and runs for 1h.
The Deadlier Sex (1920) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
