Publisher's Synopsis
Hail the Woman by C. Gardner Sullivan is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Mary Willard who defies societal norms and expectations to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful actress. Set in the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of gender roles, classism, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve their goals.The story begins with Mary living in a small town with her parents, who disapprove of her desire to become an actress. Despite their objections, Mary leaves home to pursue her dreams in New York City. There, she faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including poverty and rejection from casting directors.However, Mary's determination and talent eventually catch the attention of a wealthy businessman named John Douglas, who becomes her patron and helps her achieve success on the stage. Along the way, Mary also falls in love with a struggling artist named Tom, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses.As Mary's star rises, she is forced to make difficult choices about her career and personal life. Ultimately, she must decide whether to continue pursuing her dreams or sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of others.Throughout the novel, Sullivan explores the societal pressures that women faced during this time period, as well as the challenges of pursuing a career in the arts. Hail the Woman is a compelling and thought-provoking story about one woman's journey to find her place in the world.1921. Produced by Thomas H. Ince, Directed by John Griffith Wray, and Distributed by Associated Producers, Inc. Treatment of the play about Oliver Beresford, who is a stern, Puritanical, and uncompromisingly rigid father. When shameful stories about his daughter Judith surface, rather than determine whether the stories are true, he bans her from his house. Her brother David, a pusillanimous reprobate, has secretly married and fathered, then abandoned, a child. Judith takes care of the child and finds a way to restore her family through the love for the babe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
