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What Every Woman Knows (1921)

Alick Wylie agrees to give railroad porter John Shand $300 to help him secure his education and political ambitions on condition that his daughter Maggie has the option of marrying him within five years. Though not in love they marry, and John becomes successful, thanks to Maggie’s input on his speeches, in time being elected to Parliament. Eventually John strays with Lady Sybil and Maggie diplomatically arranges for them to be together. However his next speech without her assistance is a failure and Sybil leaves him out of boredom, it’s then he sees Maggie’s true worth.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lois WilsonLois WilsonMaggie Wylie
  • Photo of Conrad NagelConrad NagelJohn Shand
  • Photo of Charles OgleCharles OgleAlick Wylie
  • Photo of Fred HuntleyFred HuntleyDavid Wylie (as Fred Huntly)
  • Photo of Guy OliverGuy OliverJames Wylie
  • Photo of Winter HallWinter HallCharles Venables
  • Photo of Lillian TuckerLillian TuckerSybil Tenterden
  • Photo of Claire McDowellClaire McDowellComtesse de la Brière
  • Photo of Robert BrowerRobert BrowerScotch Lawyer

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