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The Better Half (1918)
50 min | Drama, Romance

The Better Half (1918)

50 min | Drama, Romance

Louise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted and the other selfish. Although Louise loves Michael Thwaite, he is dazzled by the pampered Trixie and marries her. Trixie soon tires of Michael and departs for Europe with Hendrick ...See moreLouise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted and the other selfish. Although Louise loves Michael Thwaite, he is dazzled by the pampered Trixie and marries her. Trixie soon tires of Michael and departs for Europe with Hendrick Thurston, "an idler." The night she leaves him, Michael is attacked by thugs and loses his sight. To spare his feelings, Louise tends to him posing as Trixie. When Trixie returns, the twins argue, and Trixie kills herself in a fit of remorse. Michael finally regains his sight and, realizing Louise's love, marries her. Written by Pamela Short See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Alice Brady Louise / Beatrix Thorley (twins) Louise / Beatrix Thorley (twins) See fewer	My Man Godfrey (1936)
David Powell Michael Thwaite Michael Thwaite See fewer	The Dawn of a Tomorrow (1915)
Crauford Kent Hendrick Thurston Hendrick Thurston See fewer	Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
William T. Carleton Judge Thorley Judge Thorley See fewer	Madame Butterfly (1915)
Isabel O'Madigan Mrs. Corlandt Mrs. Corlandt See fewer	Bab's Diary (1917)
Richard Allen Doctor Doctor See fewer	The Seven Swans (1917)