Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1926 · 1h 10m

The Waning Sex

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Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Cast
Norma Shearer as Nina Duane Conrad Nagel as Philip Barry George K. Arthur as Hamilton Day Mary McAllister as Mary Booth Charles McHugh as J.J. Flannigan Tiny Ward as J.J. Murphy
Crew
Joseph Farnham — Writer Fanny Hatton — Writer Frederic Hatton — Writer F. Hugh Herbert — Writer
Tagline

"The Waning Sex" a delightful comedy of a girl who chose a career in preference to romance.

Synopsis

Nina Duane is a criminal lawyer whose gender was professionally resented by Philip Barry, the District Attorney. She wins acquittal for man-chasing widow Mary Booth, then defeats her in romancing the D.A.

Mood & Themes
silent film
Key Collaborators
Robert Z. Leonard Director Joseph Farnham Writer Fanny Hatton Writer Frederic Hatton Writer F. Hugh Herbert Writer
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