Women's Wares Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Women's Wares.
Women's Wares Ending Explained: Salesgirl Dolly Morton becomes disillusioned about men after an incident with her boyfriend, so she becomes, with the help of her roommate, a gold digger who takes advantage of men without giving anything in return. Directed by Arthur Gregor, this 1927 romance film stars Evelyn Brent (Dolly Martin), alongside Bert Lytell as Robert Crane, Larry Kent as Jimmie Hayes, Gertrude Short as Maisie Duncan. With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Women's Wares?
Salesgirl Dolly Morton becomes disillusioned about men after an incident with her boyfriend, so she becomes, with the help of her roommate, a gold digger who takes advantage of men without giving anything in return. However, after the gift of an apartment from a millionaire only results in scorn towards her, she decides to return to her original boyfriend.
Arthur Gregor's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Evelyn Brent (Dolly Martin)'s journey. However, after the gift of an apartment from a millionaire only results in scorn towards her, she decides to return to her original boyfriend.
How Does Evelyn Brent (Dolly Martin)'s Story End?
- Evelyn Brent: Evelyn Brent's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Arthur Gregor delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 0m runtime.
- Bert Lytell (Robert Crane): Bert Lytell's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Larry Kent (Jimmie Hayes): Larry Kent's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Women's Wares Mean?
Women's Wares concludes with Arthur Gregor reinforcing the romance themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Evelyn Brent leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.