The World and the Woman


The World and the Woman is a 1916 American silent drama film starring Jeanne Eagels as a prostitute who seeks a second chance in the countryside. The film was based on the 1914 play Outcast starring Elsie Ferguson, and was remade in 1922 as Outcast, starring Ferguson; in 1928 with Corinne Griffith, also titled Outcast; and with Bette Davis in 1935 as The Girl from 10th Avenue. The film is unrelated to the 1907 novel bearing the same title written by Ruth Kimball Gardiner.

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Preservation

A 35 mm print of the film is held by George Eastman House. The film is available on DVD and online.