All for a Husband
Synopsis
Celeste Hardin wants to set up her brother Henry, a confirmed bachelor, with her college friend Henrietta Downs, believing that she wold be a good wife for him. Henry and Henrietta discover Celeste's scheme and decide to play a trick on her--Henrietta will pose as Myra Haynes, an escaped lunatic and pretend to be in love with Henry. However, the real Myra Haynes attends a political rally, at which Henry declares his intention to run for mayor, and she becomes convinced that he is her long-lost lover, also named Henry. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Harbaugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Harbaugh, George Scarborough
- Original Title
- All for a Husband
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Harbaugh
Carl Harbaugh, George Scarborough
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Harbaugh
Director
Carl Harbaugh
Writer
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What is All for a Husband about?
Celeste Hardin wants to set up her brother Henry, a confirmed bachelor, with her college friend Henrietta Downs, believing that she wold be a good wife for him. Henry and Henrietta discover Celeste's scheme and decide to play a trick on her--Henrietta will pose as Myra Haynes, an escaped lunatic and pretend to be in love with Henry. However, the real Myra Haynes attends a political rally, at which Henry declares his intention to run for mayor, and she becomes convinced that he is her long-lost lover, also named Henry. Complications ensue.
Who directed All for a Husband?
All for a Husband was directed by Carl Harbaugh.
Who stars in All for a Husband?
The principal cast of All for a Husband includes Virginia Pearson, Herbert Evans, Dorothy Quincy, Gladys Kelly, Carl Moody.
When was All for a Husband released and how long is it?
All for a Husband was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.