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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Arabella Cadenhouse is a very young widow and seeks thrills in her next match. She is loved by Bill, a long-time sweetheart, but decides that life with him would be too placid. Each man she meets attracts her anew. She finally decides on a noted doctor, but when he appears one-half hour late she becomes infuriated and refuses to marry him, and continues the wedding with Bill instead.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.

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