Married in Name Only
“A Most Novel and Intense Drama Based Upon Eugenic Principals.”
Synopsis
Robert Worthing marries his sweetheart, Madeline Francis, but the wedding is ruined by his mother, who announces that because she and her parents are insane, he possesses tainted genes. Fearing that he will pass the disease on to his children, the bridegroom avoids his new wife and locks the door between their rooms. Deeply in love with Madeline, whom he is forced to love only as a sister, Robert considers suicide, but all ends well when the young man learns that he was adopted.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Lawrence, Ivan Abramson
- Original Title
- Married in Name Only
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Ivan Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Lawrence
Edmund Lawrence, Ivan Abramson
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Lawrence
Director
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What is Married in Name Only about?
Robert Worthing marries his sweetheart, Madeline Francis, but the wedding is ruined by his mother, who announces that because she and her parents are insane, he possesses tainted genes. Fearing that he will pass the disease on to his children, the bridegroom avoids his new wife and locks the door between their rooms. Deeply in love with Madeline, whom he is forced to love only as a sister, Robert considers suicide, but all ends well when the young man learns that he was adopted.
Who directed Married in Name Only?
Married in Name Only was directed by Edmund Lawrence.
Who stars in Married in Name Only?
The principal cast of Married in Name Only includes Gretchen Hartman, Milton Sills, Marie Shotwell, Dora Mills Adams, William Desmond.
When was Married in Name Only released and how long is it?
Married in Name Only was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.