The World and the Woman_
"A striking story of the regeneration of a fallen woman through faith"
In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who reluctantly takes a better position at a country lodge as a maid. In this woodland community, she attends church and the path to Salvation becomes clear to her. Through Mary's faith, the injured folk of the countryside are healed. However, her old employer, whose lustful advances she'd previously spurned, still has designs on her.
Starring
Jeanne Eagels, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Jeanne Eagels stars as Mary - A Woman of the Streets in The World and the Woman.
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Year context
The World and the Woman was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who relucta...
The World and the Woman is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 6m.
CAST (7)
Jeanne Eagels
Mary - A Woman of the Streets
Thomas A. Curran
James Palmer
GD
Grace DeCarlton
Mrs. Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
Wayne Arey
Jim Rollins/ Bayliss
Boyd Marshall
The Man/ Harry Bradley
Carey L. Hastings
Anna Graham
EO
Ethelmary Oakland
Sunny
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The World and the Woman about?
In "The World and the Woman", Jeanne Eagels plays Mary, a prostitute (which is implied by her walking the streets and being hassled by policemen) who reluctantly takes a better position at a country lodge as a maid. In this woodland community, she attends church and the path to Salvation becomes clear to her. Through Mary's faith, the injured folk of the countryside are healed. However, her old employer, whose lustful advances she'd previously spurned, still has designs on her.
How long is The World and the Woman?
The World and the Woman has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in The World and the Woman?
The cast of The World and the Woman includes Jeanne Eagels, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton, Wayne Arey, Boyd Marshall.
What is the rating of The World and the Woman?
The World and the Woman has a rating of 3.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
