Buchanan's Wife
Synopsis
Beatrix marries Herbert Buchanan while under his hypnotic trance, although she really loves Harry Faring. When Herbert learns of his wife's love for Harry, he disappears with Kansas, a tramp. Soon after, Beatrix falsely identifies a body at the morgue as her husband's and marries Harry, but when Herbert, still alive though ill and demented, appears at her door with Kansas, she confesses her lie to her new husband. Kansas' plans to blackmail Beatrix are ruined when Harry visits the two tramps, and Herbert, now dying of tuberculosis, pleads with Kansas to leave the couple in peace. Kansas agrees, and after Herbert's death, Beatrix and Harry return to a normal life. - From AFI
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Johnson, Justus Miles Forman
- Original Title
- Buchanan's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Adrian Johnson, Justus Miles Forman
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Johnson
Writer
Charles Brabin
Director
Justus Miles Forman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buchanan's Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buchanan's Wife about?
Beatrix marries Herbert Buchanan while under his hypnotic trance, although she really loves Harry Faring. When Herbert learns of his wife's love for Harry, he disappears with Kansas, a tramp. Soon after, Beatrix falsely identifies a body at the morgue as her husband's and marries Harry, but when Herbert, still alive though ill and demented, appears at her door with Kansas, she confesses her lie to her new husband. Kansas' plans to blackmail Beatrix are ruined when Harry visits the two tramps, and Herbert, now dying of tuberculosis, pleads with Kansas to leave the couple in peace. Kansas agrees, and after Herbert's death, Beatrix and Harry return to a normal life. - From AFI
Who directed Buchanan's Wife?
Buchanan's Wife was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in Buchanan's Wife?
The principal cast of Buchanan's Wife includes Virginia Pearson, Marc McDermott, Victor Sutherland, Ned Finley.
When was Buchanan's Wife released and how long is it?
Buchanan's Wife was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.