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Release Year1930
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Comedy
Votes3
DirectorWilliam A. Seiter
WritersA.E.W. Mason
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Flirting Widow
About The Flirting Widow
An older daughter invents a fiancé so that her father will allow her younger sister to marry. However, the lie comes back to haunt her.
Directed by William A. Seiter, The Flirting Widow leans on a strong ensemble — Dorothy Mackaill, Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1930.
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