An American Widow (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, An American Widow is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Reicher.
What it’s about. Wealthy American widow Elizabeth Carter plans to marry the Earl of Dettminster when lawyer Augustus Tucker informs her of a codicil in her late husband's will. The Carter fortune will go to nephew Pitney Carter, who is in love with Elizabeth, if her second husband is not an American. Elizabeth therefore pays penniless playwright Jasper Mallory $50,000 to marry her and schemes with actress Mme. Albani to provide grounds for divorce so that she may then make the earl her third husband.
Who’s in it. An American Widow stars Ethel Barrymore as Elizabeth Carter, Irving Cummings as Jasper Mallory, H. Dudley Hawley as Earl of Dettminster (as Dudley Hawley) and Ernest Stallard as Augustus Tucker, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Widow (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An American Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in An American Widow?
- An American Widow stars Ethel Barrymore, Irving Cummings, H. Dudley Hawley, Ernest Stallard and Charles Dickson.
- When was An American Widow released?
- An American Widow was released in 1917.