Votes for Women
“The feature that has the support of every suffrage organization in the country.”
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Named by historian Kevin Brownlow as “the first important suffrage film”, this melodrama follows suffragist May Fillmore in her fight to sway Senator Herman, whose vote could pass a key reform bill. After exposing him and his fiancée Jane Wadsworth to the dire living conditions of a motherless tenement family—unsanitary housing, child labor, and workplace exploitation—Jane turns against her negligent fiancé and joins the suffrage cause. Ultimately, both Herman and Jane’s father are persuaded to support reform, and the film ends with the characters proudly taking part in a suffrage parade. (Note: This silent narrative film is distinct from Edison’s Votes for Women (1913), a Kinetophone short that recorded real suffragist leaders delivering speeches.)
Cast
Edgena De Lespine
as Jane Wadsworth
Gertrude Robinson
as
Sue Balfour
as
Pearl Egan
as
Gladys Egan
as
Charles Herman
as
Edward P. Sullivan
as
J.W. Backus
as
Jane Addams
as Self
Frances Maule Bjorkman
as Self
Florence Maule Cooley
as Self
Mary Ware Dennett
as Self
Harriet Laidlaw
as Self
Inez Millholland
as Self
Harriet May Mills
as Self
Mrs. L.H. Ozedam
as Self
Anna Howard Shaw
as Self
Mary Beard
as
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About Votes for Women
“The feature that has the support of every suffrage organization in the country.”
Named by historian Kevin Brownlow as “the first important suffrage film”, this melodrama follows suffragist May Fillmore in her fight to sway Senator Herman, whose vote could pass a key reform bill. After exposing him and his fiancée Jane Wadsworth to the dire living conditions of a motherless tenement family—unsanitary housing, child labor, and workplace exploitation—Jane turns against her negligent fiancé and joins the suffrage cause. Ultimately, both Herman and Jane’s father are persuaded to support reform, and the film ends with the characters proudly taking part in a suffrage parade. (Note: This silent narrative film is distinct from Edison’s Votes for Women (1913), a Kinetophone short that recorded real suffragist leaders delivering speeches.) Running 20 minutes.
Votes for Women Cast and Characters
The cast features Edgena De Lespine (as Jane Wadsworth), Gertrude Robinson, Sue Balfour, Pearl Egan, and Gladys Egan. Their performances are a major reason Votes for Women has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Votes for Women keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Votes for Women?
Votes for Women runs for 20 minutes (about 0.3 hour).
Is Votes for Women good? What's the rating?
Votes for Women holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Votes for Women?
The main cast includes Edgena De Lespine, Gertrude Robinson, Sue Balfour, and Pearl Egan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Votes for Women available in English?
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When was Votes for Women released?
Votes for Women was released in 1912.
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What is Votes for Women about?
Votes for Women is English-language film. Named by historian Kevin Brownlow as “the first important suffrage film”, this melodrama follows suffragist May Fillmore in her fight to sway Senator Herman, whose vote could pass a key reform bill. After exposing him and his fiancée Jane Wadsworth to the dire living conditions of a motherless tenement family—unsanitary housing, child labor, and workplace exploitation—Jane turns against her negligent fiancé and joins the suffrage cause. Ultimately, both Herman and Jane’s father are persuaded to support reform, and the film ends with the characters proudly taking part in a suffrage parade. (Note: This silent narrative film is distinct from Edison’s Votes for Women (1913), a Kinetophone short that recorded real suffragist leaders delivering speeches.)
When was Votes for Women released?
Votes for Women was released on June 25, 1912. It has a runtime of 20m. The film was produced by Reliance Film Company.
Who stars in Votes for Women?
Votes for Women stars Edgena De Lespine, Gertrude Robinson, Sue Balfour and Pearl Egan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Votes for Women available in HD?
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