The Deadlier Sex

The Deadlier Sex (1920)

March 28th, 19201h 0min

Drama, Comedy
50%

Overview

The Deadlier Sex features Blanche Sweet playing the daughter of a railroad magnate (Winter Hall) who has to take charge when her father unexpectedly dies. She uses her outdoor survival skills to kidnap a business rival to save the company from a stock market struggle. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.


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