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The Governor's Lady

  • Drama

October 28, 1923 (US)

1h 20m

DOES WOMAN RULE THE POLITICAL BOSS

Former miner Daniel Slade becomes a wealthy investor and runs for political office, ultimately becoming the governor of his state. Daniel's wife, Mary, is unable to adjust to a life in high society, often embarrassing him in the presence of his colleagues. Temptation arrives in t...

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