The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1918, The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds is a drama and history film directed by Arthur Ashley, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. During the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are both courting beautiful Margaret Moncrieffe. Fast-forward several years and they again find themselves on opposite sides, this time about compensation for the properties of Tories--colonists who sided with the British--during the war. Hamilton falls for Maria Reynolds, who it turns out is secretly the wife of prominent pawnbroker Jacob Clingman, a friend of Burr's. The pair conspire to destroy Hamilton, who is now Secretary of the Treasury and married to the daughter of a prominent army general, by making public several love letters Hamilton had written to Mrs. Reynolds.
Who’s in it. The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds stars June Elvidge as Mrs. Maria Reynolds, Carlyle Blackwell as Alexander Hamilton, Arthur Ashley as Aaron Burr and Carl Gerard as James Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds 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 Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds worth watching?
- The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds?
- The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds stars June Elvidge, Carlyle Blackwell, Arthur Ashley, Carl Gerard and Evelyn Greeley.
- When was The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds released?
- The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.