
The Waning Sex
Comedy · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer
Nina Duane
Norma Shearer
Nina Duane


Conrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel
Philip Barry
Conrad Nagel
Philip Barry


George K. Arthur
George K. Arthur
Hamilton Day
George K. Arthur
Hamilton Day


Mary McAllister
Mary McAllister
Mary Booth
Mary McAllister
Mary Booth


Charles McHugh
Charles McHugh
J.J. Flannigan
Charles McHugh
J.J. Flannigan


Tiny Ward
Tiny Ward
J.J. Murphy
Tiny Ward
J.J. Murphy


Martha Mattox
Martha Mattox
Ellen B. Armstrong
Martha Mattox
Ellen B. Armstrong
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