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The Misleading Widow

191950m8.0 / 10

THERE WAS A MAN UNDER THE WIDOW'S BED, BUT IT WAS ALL RIGHT—HE WAS HER HUSBAND.

The Misleading Widow is a 1919 silent film comedy starring Billie Burke as Betty Taradine. It was based on the 1917 stage play Billeted by F. Tennyson Jesse and H.M. Harwood. The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed through Paramount Pictures. It appears to be a lost film.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

The Misleading Widow opened in theaters September 7, 1919. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

The Misleading Widow is a 1919 silent film comedy starring Billie Burke as Betty Taradine. It was based on the 1917 stage play Billeted by F. Tennyson Jesse and H.M. Harwood. The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed through Paramount Pictures. It appears to be a lost film.

More about The Misleading Widow

Cast

Billie BurkeBetty Taradine
James CraneCaptain Peter Rymill
Frank MillsColonel Preedy
Madelyn ClarePenelope Moon
Fred HearnReverend Ambrose Liptrott
Mrs. Priestly MorrisonTabitha Liptrott
Fred EsmeltonMr. MacFarland
Dorothy WatersRose

Credits

Directed by
John S. Robertson
Written by
Frances Marion, H.M. Harwood, F. Tennyson Jesse

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Famous Players-Lasky CorporationUnited States
  • Artcraft Pictures CorporationUnited States
  • Paramount PicturesUnited States

Themes

black and whitelost filmsilent film