Wages for Wives
Synopsis
Nell Bailey, taking a lesson from the married lives of her sister, Luella Logan, and her mother, agrees to marry Danny Kester provided that he will split his paycheck 50-50 with her. When, after marriage, he refuses to honor the agreement, she goes on strike, getting her sister and mother to join in. The three deserted husbands have a difficult time but hate to give in. A vamp complicates matters, but everything is straightened out in the end with each side meeting the other halfway. —Pamela Short
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth B. Clarke, Guy Bolton
- Original Title
- Wages for Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Kenneth B. Clarke, Guy Bolton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wages for Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wages for Wives about?
Nell Bailey, taking a lesson from the married lives of her sister, Luella Logan, and her mother, agrees to marry Danny Kester provided that he will split his paycheck 50-50 with her. When, after marriage, he refuses to honor the agreement, she goes on strike, getting her sister and mother to join in. The three deserted husbands have a difficult time but hate to give in. A vamp complicates matters, but everything is straightened out in the end with each side meeting the other halfway. —Pamela Short
Who directed Wages for Wives?
Wages for Wives was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Wages for Wives?
The principal cast of Wages for Wives includes Jacqueline Logan, Creighton Hale, Earle Foxe, Claude Gillingwater, Margaret Livingston.
When was Wages for Wives released and how long is it?
Wages for Wives was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.