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What Women Will Do

Feb 1, 1921 · 1h 0m
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Drama

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Lily Gibbs is involved with two crooks—her lover, Jim Corling, and Dr. Joe Parmenter. The criminals hatch a scheme to pass Lily off as the daughter-in-law of the wealthy Mrs. Wade, whose son has died. During a staged seance, Mrs. Wade is manipulated into believing that Lily was her son's secret wife. Mrs. Wade takes Lily into her home, showering her with wealth and affection. While living this lie, Lily falls in love with Arthur Brent, a man who treats her with genuine kindness. This new experience makes her want to leave her criminal past behind. Lily's resolve to break away is cemented when she discovers that Dr. Joe was responsible for the death of Mrs. Wade's son. After both of her former criminal associates meet their deaths, Lily confesses her deception to Mrs. Wade. She is forgiven and finds happiness, marrying Brent.

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CAST

Anna Q. Nilsson
Lily Gibbs
Earl Metcalfe
Jim Coring
Allan Forrest
Arthur Brent
George Majeroni
Dr. Joe
Jane Jennings
Mrs. Wade
Directed by Edward José

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Released
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EN
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US

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