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For Better, for Worse (1919)

Movie ★ 6.3 90 min

Drama

Dr. Edward Meade and friend Richard Burton both love Sylvia Norcross. Both enlist in the military, but Meade stays back to care for deformed children. Sylvia thinks him a coward and marries Burton. After Burton is presumed dead, Meade and Sylvia are to wed, but Burton returns maimed and scarred.

Cecil B. DeMille Director William C. deMille Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 26, 1919
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0010137
Language
Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Themes

Cast

Elliott Dexter Elliott Dexter Dr. Edward Meade Tom Forman Tom Forman Richard Burton Gloria Swanson Gloria Swanson Sylvia Norcross Sylvia Ashton Sylvia Ashton Sylvia's Aunt Raymond Hatton Raymond Hatton Bud Theodore Roberts Theodore Roberts Hospital Head Wanda Hawley Wanda Hawley Betty Hoyt Winter Hall Winter Hall Doctor Jack Holt Jack Holt Crusader Fred Huntley Fred Huntley Colonial Soldier Mae Giraci Mae Giraci Little Girl

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Frequently asked questions

What is For Better, for Worse about?
Dr. Edward Meade and friend Richard Burton both love Sylvia Norcross. Both enlist in the military, but Meade stays back to care for deformed children. Sylvia thinks him a coward and marries Burton. After Burton is presumed dead, Meade and Sylvia are to wed, but Burton returns maimed and scarred.
Who directed For Better, for Worse?
For Better, for Worse was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in For Better, for Worse?
For Better, for Worse stars Elliott Dexter, Tom Forman, Gloria Swanson, Sylvia Ashton.
When was For Better, for Worse released?
For Better, for Worse is a 1919 drama film.
Where can I watch For Better, for Worse?
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