The Sin Woman (1917)
Overview
Grace Penrose (Fenwick) is established as a "vampire"—a femme fatale type character of the era—due to heredity. Seeking a change from city life, she retires to a mountain lodge. She encounters married man John Winthrop and becomes obsessed with stealing him from his wife, Beth. The husband leaves his wife for Grace. The wife, however, seeks help from the local female mayor, whose own son was previously victimized by Grace. The townspeople, led by the mayor, take action against Grace. The film concludes with the villagers taking Grace to be tarred and feathered while the husband begs for, and is granted, forgiveness.
What is The Sin Woman about?
Grace Penrose (Fenwick) is established as a "vampire"—a femme fatale type character of the era—due to heredity. Seeking a change from city life, she retires to a mountain lodge. She encounters married man John Winthrop and becomes obsessed with stealing him from his wife, Beth. The husband leaves his wife for Grace. The wife, however, seeks help from the local female mayor, whose own son was previously victimized by Grace. The townspeople, led by the mayor, take action against Grace. The film concludes with the villagers taking Grace to be tarred and feathered while the husband begs for, and is granted, forgiveness. The Sin Woman is a Drama movie, released on 1917-04-16, runtime 70 minutes.
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Directed by
George W. Lederer
Cast
- Irene Fenwick as Grace Penrose
- Clifford Bruce as John Winthrop
- George Morgan as Dan Pratt
- Wellington A. Playter as Driver
- Reine Davies as Beth Winthrop
- Sarah McVicker as Mrs. Pratt
- Baby Joan as Baby Winthrop
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