The Fear Woman is a lost[1] 1919 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures and starring Pauline Frederick.[2]

The Fear Woman
Pauline Frederick
Directed byJohn A. Barry
Written byIzola Forrester (story)
Produced bySamuel Goldwyn
StarringPauline Frederick
Milton Sills
CinematographyEdward Gheller
Distributed byGoldwyn Pictures
Release date
  • June 8, 1919 (1919-06-08)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Some of the filming took place in Berkeley, California.

Plot

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As described in a film magazine,[3] because her father warns her that alcoholism is a trait that has been inherited by the Winthrops over four generations, Helen Winthrop (Frederick) breaks her engagement to Robert Craig (Sills) for fear of bringing children into the world that are predisposed to drunkenness. They separate and Helen visits Stella Scarr (Travers), an old friend. When Stella foolishly deceives her husband Sidney (Northrup), Helen shields her and is disgraced. Percy Farwell (Hiers), newly rich, becomes enamored of her, and his mother (Titus) hires Robert to break up their supposed affair. Helen feigns drunkenness at the betrothal dinner and is able to prove Robert's love for her. They then resume their engagement.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Fear Woman
  2. ^ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The Fear Woman
  3. ^ "Reviews: The Fear Woman". Exhibitors Herald. 8 (25). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 52. June 14, 1919.
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