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You Never Know Women
“Who does know women?-Who ever will? Here is the revelation of the pathos that often lurks behind the footlights.”
6.1 / 10• 1926• 1h 11m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
On her way to the theater, Vera, star of a Russian vaudeville troupe, is rescued from a falling girder by Eugene Foster, a wealthy broker who persists in his efforts to win the girl. Foster engages the troupe to perform at his home, and Vera, stunned by a fall, awakens to find Foster pleading his love, while Norodin, her partner who loves her, sees them embrace. Norodin, who performs an underwater stunt, asks Vera not to be present for his act and causes her to believe him dead; heartbroken, Vera tells Foster of her mistake; and enraged, he attempts to seize her. The magician appears, pins Foster to the wall with knives, and advises him to leave before the last blade is thrown.
Cast & Crew
Clive Brook
Norodin
Lead
Florence Vidor
Vera
Lowell Sherman
Eugene Foster
El Brendel
Toberchik
Roy Stewart
Dimitri
Joe Bonomo
The Strong Man
Sidney Bracey
Manager
IK
Irma Kornelia
Olga
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. William A. Wellman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. You Never Know Women is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
