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The Unfortunate Sex (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1920 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1920, The Unfortunate Sex is a drama film directed by Elsier La Maie, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Given away by her wealthy father, James Harrington, as an infant because she was born a female, Peggy has been raised by a kindly underworld crook. One day, while selling papers at the news stand, Peggy meets rising young attorney George Bentley who convinces her to aid the police in capturing Spike Kelly, a notorious member of her foster parent's gang.

Who’s in it. The Unfortunate Sex stars Frances Edmonde as Peggy, George Larkin as George Bentley, Harry von Meter as James Harrington and Katharine Lewis as Mrs. Harrington, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Unfortunate Sex has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unfortunate Sex page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Unfortunate Sex tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindler's List and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Unfortunate Sex (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unfortunate Sex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Unfortunate Sex worth watching?
The Unfortunate Sex holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Unfortunate Sex?
The Unfortunate Sex stars Frances Edmonde, George Larkin, Harry von Meter, Katharine Lewis and Earl Schaeffer.
When was The Unfortunate Sex released?
The Unfortunate Sex was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.