Island Wives
Synopsis
Elsa, a young wife living on an isolated South Seas island, is restless, bored and wants to leave. The manager of the island trading post lusts after her, and when her husband leaves for a business trip but is caught in a typhoon, he makes his move on Elsa. While she manages to escape his advances, she winds up being "rescued" by a wealthy playboy who persuades her that her husband is dead. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Webster Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- William B. Courtney, Bob Dexter
- Original Title
- Island Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Webster Campbell
William B. Courtney, Bob Dexter
Department Leadership Roster
Webster Campbell
Director
William B. Courtney
Writer
Bob Dexter
Writer
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What is Island Wives about?
Elsa, a young wife living on an isolated South Seas island, is restless, bored and wants to leave. The manager of the island trading post lusts after her, and when her husband leaves for a business trip but is caught in a typhoon, he makes his move on Elsa. While she manages to escape his advances, she winds up being "rescued" by a wealthy playboy who persuades her that her husband is dead. Complications ensue.
Who directed Island Wives?
Island Wives was directed by Webster Campbell.
Who stars in Island Wives?
The principal cast of Island Wives includes Corinne Griffith, Charles Trowbridge, Rockliffe Fellowes, Ivan Christy, Edna Hibbard.
When was Island Wives released and how long is it?
Island Wives was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.