''Why Women Love'' (also known as ''Sea Woman'') is a 1925 American silent

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produced and directed by Edwin Carewe and distributed by First National Pictures.

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starred in the film which was based on the Broadway play ''The Sea Woman'', by

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.Progressive Silent Film List: ''Why Women Love''
at silentera.com

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, a young woman whose lover is a sea captain is reported lost at sea when fire destroys her father’s ship. In reality, the young woman has been rescued and has undertaken to care for the daughter of her rescuer, who was a lighthouse keeper. After a series of thrilling adventures revolving around the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, the young woman and her lover are reunited.

Cast

Production

The film's

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was ''Barriers Aflame''. An alternative title was ''The Sea Woman''. The film was shot on location at

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Preservation

''Why Women Love'' is now considered

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.''Why Women Love'' at Arne Andersen's Lost Film Files: ''First National Pictures'' 1925
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References

External links

* * 1925 films 1925 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films American films based on plays Films directed by Edwin Carewe Films shot in California First National Pictures films Lost American films 1925 lost films Lost drama films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub