The Widow's Might_
Dick Tavish, a young New Yorker, decides that there is money in cows, and he buys a western ranch. When the novelty has worn off he decided there is monotony as well. Then he falls in love with a girl on a calendar, and life takes on a new interest, particularly after he discovers who the girl is. The fact that her uncle swindled him on the ranch does not matter. He figures he can take care of the uncle, and he does, but not until he has been forced to masquerade as a woman, and have half the men at a fashionable resort fall in love with him.
Starring
Julian Eltinge, Florence Vidor, Gustav von Seyffertitz
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Widow's Might was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
Dick Tavish, a young New Yorker, decides that there is money in cows, and he buys a western ranch. When the novelty has worn off he decided there is monotony...
The Widow's Might is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (8)
Julian Eltinge
Dick Tavish
Florence Vidor
Irene Stuart
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Horace Hammer
Mayme Kelso
Mrs. Pomeroy
James Neill
Red
GM
George Mackenzie
Cob
William Elmer
Undetermined Role
Larry Steers
Pete
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What is The Widow's Might about?
Dick Tavish, a young New Yorker, decides that there is money in cows, and he buys a western ranch. When the novelty has worn off he decided there is monotony as well. Then he falls in love with a girl on a calendar, and life takes on a new interest, particularly after he discovers who the girl is. The fact that her uncle swindled him on the ranch does not matter. He figures he can take care of the uncle, and he does, but not until he has been forced to masquerade as a woman, and have half the men at a fashionable resort fall in love with him.
How long is The Widow's Might?
The Widow's Might has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Widow's Might?
The cast of The Widow's Might includes Julian Eltinge, Florence Vidor, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Mayme Kelso, James Neill.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama