
School for Wives
Synopsis
School for Wives is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Victor Halperin and starring Conway Tearle, Sigrid Holmquist, and Peggy Kelly. It provided an early role for the future star Brian Donlevy. Based on Leonard Merrick's 1907 melodramatic novel The House of Lynch, it was not well-received by critics.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Conway Tearle
Richard Keith
Sigrid Holmquist
Betty Lynch
Peggy Kelly
Lady Atherton
Arthur Donaldson
Jordan B. Lynch
Allan Simpson
Howard Lynch
Brian Donlevy
Ralph
Dick Lee
Tomlinson
Dorothy Allen
Muggins
Gerald Oliver Smith
Ronald Van Stuyvesant
Emily Chichester
Kitty Dawson
Alyce Mills
Mary Wilson
Orlando Daly
Harold Waldehast
Jill Lynn
Dardy Waldehast
Tyrone Power Sr.
Mary Carr
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Halperin
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Halperin
- Original Title
- School for Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Victor Halperin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Halperin
Victor Halperin
Victor Halperin
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Halperin
Director
Victor Halperin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for School for Wives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About School for Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is School for Wives about?
School for Wives is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Victor Halperin and starring Conway Tearle, Sigrid Holmquist, and Peggy Kelly. It provided an early role for the future star Brian Donlevy. Based on Leonard Merrick's 1907 melodramatic novel The House of Lynch, it was not well-received by critics.
Who directed School for Wives?
School for Wives was directed by Victor Halperin.
Who stars in School for Wives?
The principal cast of School for Wives includes Conway Tearle, Sigrid Holmquist, Peggy Kelly, Arthur Donaldson, Allan Simpson.
When was School for Wives released and how long is it?
School for Wives was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for School for Wives?
School for Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).











