Handsome wastrel Edmund Lamont (Lew Cody) had his eyes on the Wilton family wealth as a means to stave off the angry creditors. Will he seduce matronly mother Mabel (Pauline Frederick), or gullible daughter Jeanne (May McAvoy)... and how long before the "winner" gets thrown over for vivacious mistress Harriet (Marie Prevost)? Early Hollywood effort for Ernst Lubitsch also stars Willard Lewis, Pierre Gendron. 83 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; audio commentary. Silent with music score.
"Three Women" (1924) is a classic silent drama directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch, now available in stunning Blu-Ray format from Kino Classics. This film explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations through the intertwined lives of three women caught in a web of passion and deceit. The cast features May McAvoy, known for her roles in "The Jazz Singer" and "Ben-Hur," Pauline Frederick, celebrated for her powerful performances on stage and screen such as "Madame X," and Marie Prevost, star of comedies like "The Racket." Director Ernst Lubitsch was renowned for his sophisticated style?often referred to as ?the Lubitsch Touch??and later helmed classics like "Ninotchka" and "To Be or Not to Be." Cinematographer Alvin Wyckoff contributed his visual mastery to this production. Kino Classics is acclaimed for its meticulous restorations of cinematic treasures, ensuring that timeless films are preserved with exceptional quality for new generations.