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The Inferior Sex (1920): cast, story & where to watch

1920 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1920, The Inferior Sex is a drama film directed by Joseph Henabery, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. When his honeymoon is over, Knox Randall shifts his attention from his wife Ailsa to his business. Feeling neglected, Ailsa accepts her sister-in-law Clarissa's advice that a little jealousy might re-ignite her husband's interest. Undertaking a harmless flirtation with playboy Porter Maddox, Ailsa discovers that Clarissa has fallen madly in love with Maddox, who is using her to accumulate confidential information regarding Wall Street secrets. When Ailsa overhears Clarissa making plans to elope with Maddox, she hurries to save her sister-in-law.

Who’s in it. The Inferior Sex stars Mildred Harris as Allisa Randall, Milton Sills as Knox Randall, Mary Alden as Clarissa Mott-Smith and John Steppling as George Mott / Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Inferior Sex sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Inferior Sex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Inferior Sex (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inferior Sex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Inferior Sex worth watching?
The Inferior Sex holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Inferior Sex?
The Inferior Sex stars Mildred Harris, Milton Sills, Mary Alden, John Steppling and Bertram Grassby.
When was The Inferior Sex released?
The Inferior Sex was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.