Just Like the Men
After Washington State grants women's suffrage in 1912, two women upset the politics of society when they decide to run for office.
Just Like the Men is an original silent film written in 1914 by Ella Higginson, a novelist, poet laureate, and campaign manager for Frances Axtell. Their campaign was a success making Axtell one of the first women in Washington State to be sworn into legislative office. 100+ years later, this screwball-comedy offers a glimpse of women's first entrance into politics, just in time for the 2020 centennial of women's suffrage.
Directed by Cassidy Brooks · Written by Ella Higginson
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- Ashton Lundy Mrs. Ardele Carleton
- Laura Baker Mrs. DeLorme
- Collin Reynolds Senator Melwood
- Scott Mullet Sam Temple
- Glen Nelson Bristow Colonel Alverson
- Alex McKay Larry Magoon
- Darryl Robert Small Chief of Police / Foreman
- Megan Bell Mrs. Temple
- Carrie Schnelker Mrs. Proudfoot
- Jenn Ruzumna Woman of the Underworld
- Katrina James High Society Woman / High Society Gentleman / Police Officer / Lackey
- Neill McLaughlin Lackey / High Society Woman / High Society Gentleman / Barber / Ministerial Man
Make it a double feature
2h 47m together
Just Like the Men
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