The Widow's Might (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Widow's Might is a comedy and drama film directed by William C. deMille, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Dick Tavish, a young New Yorker, decides that there is money in cows, and he buys a western ranch. When the novelty has worn off he decided there is monotony as well. Then he falls in love with a girl on a calendar, and life takes on a new interest, particularly after he discovers who the girl is. The fact that her uncle swindled him on the ranch does not matter. He figures he can take care of the uncle, and he does, but not until he has been forced to masquerade as a woman, and have half the men at a fashionable resort fall in love with him.
Who’s in it. The Widow's Might stars Julian Eltinge as Dick Tavish, Florence Vidor as Irene Stuart, Gustav von Seyffertitz as Horace Hammer and Mayme Kelso as Mrs. Pomeroy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Widow's Might page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widow's Might tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Widow's Might (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Widow's Might change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Widow's Might?
- The Widow's Might stars Julian Eltinge, Florence Vidor, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Mayme Kelso and James Neill.
- When was The Widow's Might released?
- The Widow's Might was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.