Silk Husbands and Calico Wives
Synopsis
After small-town attorney Deane Kendall wins an important case, a prestigious law firm lures him to the city. Accompanying him is his wife Edith, who retains her small-town ways, so does not fit into her husband's new social world. When adventuress Georgia Wilson meets the promising attorney, she falls in love and determines to break up his marriage. Georgia arranges for artist Charles Madison to lure Edith to his apartments and seduce her. Resisting his advances, Edith flees back to the innocent town of Harmony. Soon after, Kendall arrives, informed by Georgia that his wife is with Madison. However, the artist's mistress, who witnessed the incident, testifies to Edith's purity, and Kendall follows Edith back to their hometown, where they are reconciled.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- Silk Husbands and Calico Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Garson Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Monte M. Katterjohn
David Kesson
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Screenplay
David Kesson
Director of Photography
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What is Silk Husbands and Calico Wives about?
After small-town attorney Deane Kendall wins an important case, a prestigious law firm lures him to the city. Accompanying him is his wife Edith, who retains her small-town ways, so does not fit into her husband's new social world. When adventuress Georgia Wilson meets the promising attorney, she falls in love and determines to break up his marriage. Georgia arranges for artist Charles Madison to lure Edith to his apartments and seduce her. Resisting his advances, Edith flees back to the innocent town of Harmony. Soon after, Kendall arrives, informed by Georgia that his wife is with Madison. However, the artist's mistress, who witnessed the incident, testifies to Edith's purity, and Kendall follows Edith back to their hometown, where they are reconciled.
Who directed Silk Husbands and Calico Wives?
Silk Husbands and Calico Wives was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Silk Husbands and Calico Wives?
The principal cast of Silk Husbands and Calico Wives includes House Peters, Mary Alden, Mildred Reardon, Edward Kimball, Sam Sothern.
When was Silk Husbands and Calico Wives released and how long is it?
Silk Husbands and Calico Wives was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 52m.