The Battle of the Sexes (1928): Cast
The Battle of the Sexes is a 1928 comedy drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Phyllis Haver as Marie Skinner, Don Alvarado and Jean Hersholt. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Studio
- Feature Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Battle of the Sexes About?
The premise of The Battle of the Sexes without spoilers.
Gold‑digging Marie Skinner, a frizzy‑haired gum‑chewer, teams with her jazz‑musician lover Babe Winsor to swindle wealthy real‑estate tycoon William Judson. She moves into his building, seduces him with compliments, music and flirtation. Judson’s wife and their two children catch him with Marie at a nightclub, confront him and he leaves. Meanwhile Babe pressures Marie to sell Judson worthless bonds, deepening the family’s turmoil.
The Battle of the Sexes Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- real estate
- gold digger
- apartment
- remake by original director
- remake
- nightclub
- napoleon
- mouse
- marriage
- marital separation
- maid
- jealousy
+10 more Show fewer
- gun
- gift
- family relationships
- exercise
- cane
- cake
- birthday
- barber
- adultery
- based on novel
The Battle of the Sexes Cast & Characters
Phyllis Haver leads the cast as Marie Skinner, with Don Alvarado as Babe Winsor and Jean Hersholt as William Judson. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Phyllis Haver as Marie Skinner
- Don Alvarado as Babe Winsor
- Jean Hersholt as William Judson
- Belle Bennett as Mrs. Judson
Also Starring in The Battle of the Sexes
· 3 more- William Bakewell The Son
- Sally O'Neil Ruth, the Daughter
- John Batten Judson's Friend
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
Cars in The Battle of the Sexes
1 car on screen: the 1922 Cadillac Type 61.
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1922 Cadillac Type 61 Minor role
The Battle of the Sexes Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “L'Éternel Problème” and “La battaglia dei sessi”.
- Also known as
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- L'Éternel Problème
- La battaglia dei sessi
- La batalla de los sexos
- Битва полов
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The Battle of the Sexes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Battle of the Sexes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Battle of the Sexes released?
The Battle of the Sexes was released on October 12, 1928.
Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes stars Phyllis Haver as Marie Skinner, Don Alvarado as Babe Winsor and Jean Hersholt as William Judson, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Battle of the Sexes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Battle of the Sexes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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