The Mortgaged Wife
Synopsis
After Ralph Carter steals $50,000 from the bank where he is employed, his wife Gloria phones bank official Jerome Harris, a wealthy man who has loved her for years, and is told that the charges against Ralph will be dropped if Gloria will offer herself as security against her husband's "loan." Accordingly, she moves into Jerome's house but rebuffs his advances, and soon he leaves her in peace. When Ralph, who has been seen in the company of chorus girls, angrily demands money from Gloria, Jerome appears and orders him from the house. Because of the covert dealings of Meyer, Jerome's secretary and a German spy, Jerome nears financial ruin, which moves Gloria to pity. Having learned of Meyer's duplicity, she confronts the spy, and as they struggle, Ralph enters and is killed. Meyer is arrested, and Gloria realizes her great love for Jerome.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Holubar
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Howard Clark, Allen Holubar
- Original Title
- The Mortgaged Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Holubar
Frank Howard Clark, Allen Holubar
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Holubar
Director
Allen Holubar
Writer
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What is The Mortgaged Wife about?
After Ralph Carter steals $50,000 from the bank where he is employed, his wife Gloria phones bank official Jerome Harris, a wealthy man who has loved her for years, and is told that the charges against Ralph will be dropped if Gloria will offer herself as security against her husband's "loan." Accordingly, she moves into Jerome's house but rebuffs his advances, and soon he leaves her in peace. When Ralph, who has been seen in the company of chorus girls, angrily demands money from Gloria, Jerome appears and orders him from the house. Because of the covert dealings of Meyer, Jerome's secretary and a German spy, Jerome nears financial ruin, which moves Gloria to pity. Having learned of Meyer's duplicity, she confronts the spy, and as they struggle, Ralph enters and is killed. Meyer is arrested, and Gloria realizes her great love for Jerome.
Who directed The Mortgaged Wife?
The Mortgaged Wife was directed by Allen Holubar.
Who stars in The Mortgaged Wife?
The principal cast of The Mortgaged Wife includes Dorothy Phillips, Alan Roscoe, William Stowell, Sam De Grasse, Edwin August.
When was The Mortgaged Wife released and how long is it?
The Mortgaged Wife was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.