His Temporary Wife
Synopsis
Wealthy old Howard Eliot is so pleased with his young nurse Annabelle Rose that on his deathbed he bequeaths her an envelope with the caveat that it not be opened for sixty days. The remainder of his fortune is left to his son Arthur with the stipulation that he must marry anyone except his current girl friend, the fortune-hunting Verna Devore. In order to meet the requirements, Arthur places an advertisement for a temporary wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Levering
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ames Bennet
- Original Title
- His Temporary Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Levering Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Levering
Robert Ames Bennet
Walter Pritchard
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Levering
Director
Walter Pritchard
Director of Photography
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What is His Temporary Wife about?
Wealthy old Howard Eliot is so pleased with his young nurse Annabelle Rose that on his deathbed he bequeaths her an envelope with the caveat that it not be opened for sixty days. The remainder of his fortune is left to his son Arthur with the stipulation that he must marry anyone except his current girl friend, the fortune-hunting Verna Devore. In order to meet the requirements, Arthur places an advertisement for a temporary wife.
Who directed His Temporary Wife?
His Temporary Wife was directed by Joseph Levering.
Who stars in His Temporary Wife?
The principal cast of His Temporary Wife includes Rubye De Remer, Edmund Breese, Eugene Strong, Mary Boland, William T. Carleton.
When was His Temporary Wife released and how long is it?
His Temporary Wife was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.